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Joe Falero and the DC Latin Jazz All Stars

Joe "Killer Joe" Falero was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico. He is the charismatic bandleader of the DC Latin Jazz All Stars, which was formed in 2004 in Washington, DC after Joe moved from New York City to the DC area.

Joe began playing with different local bands. He did this for almost 6 years, showing his skills on bongos, congas, timbales and vocals.

Joe is known for his showmanship, great technique and spectacular solos. He is an excellent band leader who strives to get the best out of his fellow musicians, this is manifested through his desire to always do something original in every show. The band reflects Joe's ability to blend different styles of Latin music like Mambo, Salsa, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Bolero, Salsa in English and more...

 Tito Puente Jr. performed with  the band at the new Washington Convention Center, he was the special guest. We did a show with the great sonero Frankie Vazquez, he sang with Joe's band at Cafe Peju in Bethesda Maryland. They also played with the great violinist from Cuba Alfredo de la Fe! Joe Falero & DC Latin Jazz All Stars participated on a TV commercial for Bud Light recorded at The Nation's Club in Washington, DC.  Joe played the timbales for flutist Dave Valentin at a concert in Howard University.

In November 2002, Joe was playing with the Zeniza All Stars and decided to leave and follow a different path.  He met Flautist Arch Thompson, keyboardist Bill Davis, Bongo player-Rafy Alvarez and guitarist Tony Harrod and they became the "Latin Jazz All Stars".  In 2004 Joe formed a new band and called it "Joe Falero & DC Latin Jazz All Stars".  Since its creation the band has played in many venues and at many functions on the east coast of the U.S.

Thank you for supporting the music of Joe Falero & DC Latin Jazz All Stars. CD prices are: $12.50 by mail or $10.00 at the Baltimore Salsa Fest March 25-27, 2011! Buy Now.

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