Montuno West featuring Israel "Toto" Berriel
November 29th, 2024, Montuno West releases a new album, Raises.
Montuno West boasts an exciting and infectious sound based on Afro-Cuban folklore, Latin-Jazz, and Global music styles. A true blend of tradition and modern approaches keeps the band’s sound fresh, evocative, and, most importantly, uplifting!
In 2019, the group won the Calgary Music Award for World Recording of the Year. It was also nominated for a Western Canadian Music Award in the World category.
Montuno West is excited to be joined by Israel “Toto” Berriel (Vancouver/Cuba). Berriel is a traditional Afro-Cuban percussionist, vocalist, and educator. He played with the world’s best-known Rumba group, Los Muñequitos de Matanzas, for twelve years, where he mastered the Afro-Cuban repertoire. Toto is an exceptional performer and a naturally gifted vocalist with a distinctive sound. Although deeply rooted in Afro-Cuban traditions, he is also comfortable with jazz, soul, and funk. Originally from Matanzas, Cuba, Toto has toured worldwide and has made Canada his home since 2001.
Montuno West are:
Israel “Toto” Berriel – Vocals / Percussion
Chris Andrew – Piano
Rubim de Toledo – Bass
Raul Tabera – Percussion
Luis Tovar – Drums
Edmonton Jazz Festival (Edmonton)
Ironwood (Calgary)
JazzYYC Canadian Jazz Festival (Calgary)
Frankie's Jazz Club (Vancouver)
Vic Lewis Band Festival (Canmore)
JazzYYC Canadian Jazz Festival (Calgary)
Lethbridge Jazz Festival (Lethbridge)
Baillie-Grohman (Creston)
Starbelly Jam Music Festival (Crawford Bay)
Yardbird Suite (Edmonton)
Beat Niq (Calgary)
Alvin's Jazz Club (Calgary)
Jazz at the Lake (Sylvan Lake)
Owl Cafe Acoustic Lounge (Lethbridge)
Wine Oh's (Calgary)
Asylum for Art (Calgary)
MacEwan University (Edmonton)
Edmonton Fringe Festival (Edmonton)
University of Calgary (Calgary)
Cliff Bungalow Concert Series (Calgary)
Summit Jazz Series (Calgary)
Lolita's (Calgary)
Mount Royal University (Calgary)
Fraters Speakeasy (Red Deer)
Decidedly Jazz Dance Centre (Calgary)
May 24, 2025 - Frankie's (Vancouver)
June 1st, 2025 - BuckingJam Palace (Calgary)
We look forward to hearing from you
Montuno West
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