Orquesta Riverside
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Orquesta Riverside (known as Orquesta Havana Riverside between 1938 and 1941) was a highly successful Cuban big band that was amongst the most popular ensembles of the 1940s and 1950s.[1] Founded in 1938, it was originally directed by local musician Enrique González Mantici [de] until 1945. Other directors were Antonio Sosa (1945–47), Pedro Vila (1947–57), Adolfo Guzmán (1957–62), Argelio González and Nelson Arocha.[2]
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Also known as | Orquesta Havana Riverside |
Origin | Havana, Cuba |
Genres | Big band, bolero, cha-cha-cha |
Years active | 1938 (1938)–1993 (1993) |
Labels | Victor, Ideal, Panart, Puchito, EGREM |
Past members | José Curbelo, Tito Gómez, Peruchín, Adolfo Guzmán, Rubén González |
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In 1993, the ensemble disbanded after a long period lacking success. Years later, Raúl Nacianceno Miyares, a former saxophonist in the band, revived the name of the band with young music graduates, playing the same arrangements as 50 years ago.[3]