Nueva Manteca

The founder of Nueva Manteca is Jan L. Hartong who started the band in 1983. In the 90′s, journalist Raul Rico of the authoritative Latin Beat Magazine, praised the group as “Europe’s finest in Latin Jazz”. Many have followed him over the years, and not without reason. The
group belongs to the top of the Latin scene as can be judged from USA radio playlists which regularly show a top ranking position for Nueva Manteca’s CD’s
Nueva Manteca creates a synergy between Cuban music and Jazz music “pur sang”. The group is not “just another good latin jazz band” as there are so many these last few years, they are unique in performance, style and repertoire. Their – mostly own – arrangements and compositions show inventively, creativity and most all a musical spirit that’s really something! Nueva Manteca is the living example that the sum is more than the parts. And considering the parts resemble an international caliber and equally convincing soloist capacities of the individual member expect a sizzling and swinging show! Nueva Manteca shows what musical synergy is all about.

Projects

CHICANO ROCK
Chicano Rock is the title of Nueva Manteca’s new project in 2012. It is a tribute to the Latin Rock of the 1970’s and especially a tribute to Carlos Santana, one of its great pioneers and sources of inspiration. Chicano Rock combines Afro-Cuban rhythms with Rock music. Screaming bluesy guitar licks backed by a tight horn section are embedded in the groovy sounds of a Hammond B3 organ. Nueva Manteca approaches some of Santana’s greatest hits with fresh and daring arrangements. A premiere for Holland.

Line Up Nueva Manteca

Jan Hartong – Piano
Ed verhoeff – Guitar
Arno Krijger – Hammondorgan
Ben van den Dungen - Saxen
Ilja Reijngoud - Trombone
Jeroen Vierdag - Bass
Nils Fisher - Percussion
Lucas van Merwijk - Drums

Discography

Varadero Blues (Timeless)
Afrodisia (Timeless)
Bluesongo (EMI)
Porgy & Bess (EMI)
In concert at Nick Vollebregt’s Café (Wereldomroep)
Let’s Face The Music And Dance (Blue Note)
Afro Cuban Sanctus (EMI)
Night People (EMI)
Congo Square (Munich Records)
A Latin Tribute to West Side Story (Munich Records)

Video’s from Nueva Manteca