The brand new PICASON album Echando Candela confirms once more that the band is the number one address in the European salsa scene! The most modern style of Cuban music, called timba, is blended with impressively authentic groove, funky hornlines and a powerful extra dose of Afro-Cuban rhythm.
The PICASON story started back in 1985 and since then the band has played over 400 concerts in Europe and Latin America. Over this period, famous guests such as Arturo Sandoval, José Luis Cortés (NG La Banda) or Juan Munguia and Orlando "Maraca“ Valle (Irakere) have been invited to write songs or to tour with the orchestra.
Since their last CD, Que felicidad, PICASON have continued to develop an unmistakable sound of their own that is strongly melodic and highly danceable. The remarkable Cuban lead singer Ernesto Manuitt (Giraldo Piloto’s Klimax) has been with the band for more than 12 years now. His powerful but charming voice and his enormous presence on stage – supported by the irresistible groove of the 13-piece band – make every concert into an unforgettable event. You just have to dance!
Line-up
Ernesto Manuitt (Cuba/DK) - lead vocals
Signe Asmussen (Denmark) - vocals
Ivan Villalonga (Cuba) - vocals
Flavio Arias (Cuba) - vocals
Amik Guerra (Cuba) - trumpet
Bernhard Schoch - trumpet
Lukas Thöni - trumpet
Beat Affolter - trumpet
Carlo Schoeb - tenorsax
Erwin Bruenisholz - baritone sax
Gabriel Walter - piano
André Buser - bass , Musical Director
Georgios Mikirozis - congas, coro
Ohlê Gagneux - bongo, coro
Pius Baschnagel - drums, timbales