ArtistInfo

Conjunto Clasico

Band, US
Latin

Under the direction and leadership of Ramón Castro (Ray Castro), Conjunto Clásico expands on the conjunto sound by maintaining the traditions of Puerto Rican influences and that aggressive New York style harmony vocals lead by Tito Nieves, with compositions written by Ramón Rodríguez. The Band has a very unique sound . Latin Grammy Awards nominated for salsa album of the year! For Conjunto Clasico “Recuerdos” Album. With 18 recordings under its label, Conjunto Clásico has given birth to some of the finest talent in today’s music. They include, Daniel Santos, Tito Nieves, Johnny Rivera, Tito Allen, Rafael De Jesús, Julio Barreto and David Navedo. The musical arrangements have been from José Febles, Luis "Perico" Ortiz, Marty Sheller, Louis Ramírez, Louis Cruz, Ricky González, Robert Navarro and Ramón Sánchez. The Conjunto Clásico recordings, swing just as much as the band’s live performances, thanks to Ramón Castro’s vision and dedication.

Members

	Ricky Gonzalez p
	Milton Cardona cng, perc 1944-2014 PR
	Sonny Bravo p *1936 US
	Andy Gonzalez b *1951 US
	Tito Allen voc
	Tito Nieves voc *1958 US
	Ray Maldonado tr 1946-1982
	José Mangual Jr. perc, voc, bgo *1948 US
	Hector Zarzuela tr
	Johnny Rodriguez perc *1945 US
	Lionel Roman tr
	Ramon Rodriguez bvoc, b
	Jose Febles tr, g
	Johnny Rivera voc PR
	Ramon Castro bvoc
	Richie Bastar bgo, cwb
	Edwin Gonzalez tr
	Carlos LaLane b
	Vinnie Montalvo bgo
	Freddie Sanchez cng
	Eddie Montes cng
	Victor Cruz bgo