Wilson “Chembo” Corniel Latin Jazz Quintet

“Chembo’s Quintet takes every opportunity for powerful solos and they do not disappoint.” – Travis Rogers, JazzTimes

“Corniel is a percussion colourist who stands head and shoulders above most of his peers. His great artistry is informed by his flawless technique, which he embellishes with his consummate taste.” – Raul da Gama, Latin Jazz Network

“Chembo Corniel is the consummate contemporary percussionist…whose technique is like adding hot spices to a cold salad and the blend of this group of musicians can make me sing forever.” – Grady Tate, Jazz Vocalist

Grammy Award nominee, Conga master and all around percussionist Wilson “Chembo” Corniel got his start in 1970’s Brooklyn, where he was mentored by legendary percussionists such as Tommy Lopez, Little Ray Romero and Cachete Maldonado, as well as Chucho Valdez later in his career. Honing his craft alongside the creme-de la-creme in jazz and Latin jazz, Chembo has played and or collaborated with luminaries such as Tito Puente, Machito, Louie Ramirez, Chucho Valdes, Grady Tate, Chico Freeman, and Larry Harlow’s Latin Legends band. Today, he is considered as one of the best hard-hitting, versatile percussionists around.