Draft:La Evolución Salsa Band

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La Evolución (pronounced [la ‘eh-boh-loo-syohn], Spanish for "the Evolution") is an Latin American salsa band from Bridgeport, Connecticut. The band members were only interested in creating original Latin Salsa music; which were a fusion of the following influences from Latin Salsa, Jazz, R&B, and Disco music. Established in 1969 by Ozzie Muniz, band will go on to have many players over the years.

La Evolución’s ultimate goal was to bring their musical productions on vinyl. In the band’s later years, they had collaborated with Fania All-Star member and Cautro legend Yomo Toro to record their first LP album, titled “Musica Para El Mundo Entero” in 1982; (album will be re-released in 2011 in CD format).^[1] Playing with Yomo Toro helped La Evolución bring their dream into a reality.

The band have played at numerous musical venues around Bridgeport Metro area (local Radio Station WCUM Radio Cumbre, Seaside bandshell, ABCD hosted music festival, etc.) and throughout the state of Connecticut (Hartford, UConn, Radio Stations, etc.). Some performances included the 1982 Arts Alive Festival in downtown Bridgeport.^[2] In 1984, the band would give their last performance and was honored to perform next to one of the best Salsa bands of Puerto Rico, El Gran Combo.

In 2013, La Evolución would hold a reunion performance, celebrating 30 year anniversary of their album release and it was also a tribute to their dear friend the legendary Yomo Toro, who passed away the year prior (June 30, 2012)^[3].

History

1969–71: Formation

Name	Role	Notes
Walberto “Robert” Malines	Timbales
Freddy Cuzman	Piano
Nelson Rivera	Bass
Johnny Castro	Bongos
Milton Martinez	Timbales
Frankie Castro	Trumpet
Willie Castro	Trombone
Tito Camacho	Trombone
Fredrico	Coro/Vocals
Ozzie Muniz	Coro/Vocals	Founder & Manager
Willie Ortega	Lead Vocals
Edwin Rivera	Lead Vocals
Jamie	Congas

1972–74: Changes

Name	Role	Notes
Walberto “Robert” Malines	Timbales
Edwin Hernandez	Piano
Nelson Rivera	Bass
Eddie Menendez	Congas
Johnny Castro	Bongos
Nelson Alicea	Trumpet
Hector Mendoza	Trumpet
Tito Camacho	Trumpet
Willie Castro	Trombone
Victor “Bird” Sanchez	Trombone
Ozzie Muniz	Coro/Vocals	Founder & Manager
Efrain Irizarry	Lead Vocals
Edwin Rivera	Lead Vocals
Jose Rivera	Lead Vocals
Ishmael Pomales	Sax

1975–77: Changes

Name	Role	Notes
Walberto “Robert” Malines	Timbales
Edwin Hernandez	Piano
Nelson Rivera	Bass
Johnny Rios	Congas
Peter Baez	Bongos
Nelson Alicea	Trumpet
Hector Mendoza	Trumpet
Tito Camacho	Trumpet
Willie Castro	Trombone
Peter Perez	Trombone
Ozzie Muniz	Coro/Vocals	Founder & Manager
Edwin Rivera	Lead Vocals
Tony Napoli	Flute
Mike Roach	Sax
Bill Cox	Trombone

1978–80: Changes

Name	Role	Notes
Walberto “Robert” Malines	Timbales
Rafael “Red” Rosado	Piano
Nelson Rivera	Bass
Louis Carrasquillio	Congas
Peter Baez	Bongos
George Brown	Trumpet
Mike Roach	Sax/Flute
Bill Cox	Trombone
Jimmy “Brizo” Garcia	Trombone
Peter Perez	Trombone
Edwin Olivieri	Coro/Guitarra
Edwin Rivera	Lead Vocals
Adrian Perez	Manager	*Coro
Mike Alyala	Agent

1981–84: Changes & Recording

Name	Role	Notes
Walberto “Robert” Malines	Timbales
Rafael “Red” Rosado	Piano
Nelson Rivera	Bass
Louis Carrasquillio	Congas
Peter Baez	Bongos
Mark Richardson	Trumpet
Jimmy “Brizo” Garcia	Trombone
Peter Perez	Trombone
Adrian Perez	Manager	*Coro
Edwin Olivieri	Coro/Guitarra
Edwin Rivera	Lead Vocals
Edgar Velazquez	Coro	Joined after album recording
Pedro Reyes	Trombone	Joined after album recording
Ray	Trumpet	Joined after album recording
Victor	Piano	Joined after album recording

Band Members during album recording

Name	Role
Walberto “Robert” Malines	Timbales
Rafael “Red” Rosado	Piano
Nelson Rivera	Bass
Louis Carrasquillio	Congas
Peter Baez	Bongos
Mark Richardson	Trumpet
Jimmy “Brizo” Garcia	Trombone
Peter Perez	Trombone
Edwin Olivieri	Coro/Vocals
Edwin Rivera	Lead Vocals
Adrian Perez	Manager
Featuring Yomo Toro	Legendary Cuatro player

Discography

Album^[4]

Yomo Toro con La Evolución: Musica Para El Mundo Entero

· Track 1 > Música Para El Mundo Entero

· Track 2 > Yomo Y La Evolución

· Track 3 > La Vi Por Primera Vez

· Track 4 > Just The Way You Are

· Track 5 > La Cuesta De Josefina

· Track 6 > Popurri Sentimental

· Track 7 > Sangre Latina

· Track 8 > Alma Llanera

· Track 9 > Virgencita

· Track10 > A Nuestro Señor

La Evolución
Also known as	La Orquesta Evolución (1969–1970)
Origin	Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
Genres	Latin Salsa
Years active	1969-1984, 2013
Past members	Edwin Rivera Nelson Rivera Edwin Olivieri Peter Perez Adrian Perez Peter Baez Louis Carrasquillo Walberto “Robert” Malines Rafael “Red” Rosado Mark Richardson Jimmy "Brizo" Garcia Peter Reyes Bill Cox George Brown Mike Roach Mike Alyala Edwin Hernandez Johnny Castro Eddie Melendez Johnny Rios Willie Castro Hector Medoza Nelson Alicea Tito Camacho Victor Sanchez Efrain Irizarry Freddy Cuzman Milton Martinez Frankie Castro Willie Ortega Ozzie Muńiz Pedro Reyes Edgar Velazquez Victor Fredrico Jamie

^ Música Para El Mundo Entero, 4 June 2020, retrieved 2023-12-09
^ "Orquesta Evolucion: Bpt Ct Arts Festival 1982". Bridgeport Connecticut Arts Festival 1982. May 14, 2012.
^ "Yomo Toro, King of the Cuatro, Dead at 78". July 2, 2012. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
^ Música Para El Mundo Entero, 4 June 2020, retrieved 2023-12-09

[1] Música Para El Mundo Entero, 4 June 2020, retrieved 2023-12-09

[2] "Orquesta Evolucion: Bpt Ct Arts Festival 1982". Bridgeport Connecticut Arts Festival 1982. May 14, 2012.

[3] "Yomo Toro, King of the Cuatro, Dead at 78". July 2, 2012. Retrieved December 8, 2023.

[4] Música Para El Mundo Entero, 4 June 2020, retrieved 2023-12-09

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