The talent of Cuban saxophonist, flutist and singer Leandro Saint-Hill make Chanchullo a delicious mixture with the likes of Ricardo Alvarez on the piano, Omar R. Calvo on basses and the excellent percussionist Silvano Mustelier. Songs are beautifully arranged, the most by musical director Alvarez, and includes classics from Frank Emilio, Latin standards by Piñeiro and Peruchín as well as some Cuban timeless standards by Compay Segundo, Matamoros, Rubén González and Benny Moré.

Cuarteto Chanchullo is able to play Cuban dance music as well. So the band can perform also in a dance-oriented event. Due to its high quality performance, this quartet is really a good choice for fine parties, special events, club concerts and festivals. A good chance to hear and feel the Latin mood in a jazz fashion!

The Musicians

Ricardo Alvarez (La Habana, 1962), piano, musical director. He has been member of Arkanar, Vicente Feliú, Manuel Valera, Pulsos, Frecuencia Mod in Cuba. Credits in Europe along with Nena, Scatman John, Heath Hunter, Side by Side, Edesio Alejandro, Quinteto Cubano and the band Cubanísimo.

Omar R. Calvo (Matanzas, 1973), contrabass and backing vocals. In Cuba he worked with Argelia Fragoso, Ramón Valle, Carlos Maza, Pablo Milanés. In Europe, he has been working with Joao de Aquino, Sergio Boré, Julio Barreto and Frank Emilio.

Silvano Mustelier (Santiago de Cuba, 1960), timbales, congas, bongos, cowbells and backing vocals. He had played as percussionist in Orquesta Gloria Latina (3 albums recorded), Senda and Salsa Caracol. He has credits in Cuba with such stars like Roberto Sánchez, Trío Los Caminantes, Ensueño and Quinteto Oriente as part of the Trova Santiaguera. In Europe he played with Quinteto Cubano, Armando Peraza and Karl Perazzo.

Contact details and further information

E-mail Cuarteto Chanchullo

For further details, see Cuarteto Chanchullo