Morning Becomes Eclectic Orquesta Akokán Hosted by Jason Bentley Sep. 06, 2018 Best New Music Listen 41 min MORE Orquesta Akokán is a deeply soulful mambo ensemble straight out of Cuba. Signed to famed Brooklyn label Daptone Records, the band’s high energy music is both thrilling and timeless. Images of Orquesta Akokán by Larry Hirshowitz Playlist [PLAYLIST GOES HERE] Credits Host: Jason Bentley Producer: Rachel Reynolds Musicians:Jose “Pepito” Gomez – Lead Vocals Cesar Lopez – Alto Saxophone / Flute Jamil Schery – Tenor Saxophone Evaristo Denis – Baritone Saxophone Harold Madrigal – Trumpet Reinaldo “Molote” Melian – Trumpet Yoandy Argudin – Trombone Jacob Plasse – Tres Guitar/ Producer Michael Eckroth – Piano / Composer David Faya – Bass Roberto Jr Vizcaino Torre – Percussion (Conga) Reinier Mendoza – Percussion (Bongo) Technical support:Mario Diaz – Recording Engineer Danya Bloom – Sound Intern