- country:Denmark
- style(s):Latin, World
- label:Multination
- type:Band
- instrumentation:salsa and latin band
- artist posted by:Multination
Line up
- Bo Johansen (percussions)
- Michell Boysen (double bass)
- Mike Hecchi (vox/guitars)
- Rune Krogshede (trumpet)
- Theo Hjorth (piano)
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Nordic supergroup Liga Latina is a unique gathering of driven Scandinavian musicians for whom it is a passion to convey the legacy of styles that originate hereof, at a high artistic and international level. Their acclaimed compositions as well as interpretations of the Latin song book, form an energetic sphere where creativity and respect for the masters go hand in hand. It has made them a permanent component of many Jazz and World music festivals with guest musicians from all over the world.
As the foundation, it is the internationally acclaimed composer and songwriter Mike Hecchi (The Sexican) on vocals, Cuban trés and Spanish guitar. Michell Boysen (Otro Mundo) who has spent a year of his conservatory time in Brazil specializing in double bass and Bo 'BoJo' Johansen (Little Havana) on percussion, who in addition to a long musical work has written books on Cuban rhythm. Theo Hjorth on piano has been taught by Roberto Carlos Rodriguez himself of the legendary Los Van Van in Cuba and finally it is Rune Krogshede (Latin Dance Band) on trumpet. Heard as guests on the record are L.A.-based Danish jazz guitarist, Alex Olesen, Lasse Høj Jakobsen on violin and American-Cuban jazz vocalist Cassia De Mayo.
