Orquesta d'soul is a band that prides itself on delivering both original high-energy latin dance music and soulful R&B gooves. The pop delivery and style of the songs is unique due to the inclusion of folkloric Caribbean rhythms. This 8+ piece group, led by trumpeter, singer, and composer Marina Garza, ignites a new feel and flavor that inspires people from all walks of life to get up and dance. The all-female front line delivers a rich show that combines dance moves and lyrics in three languages: English, Spanish, and Japanese.
The addictive style and sound of Orquesta d'soul can be heard on their albums "Remember Me" and new, October 17th release of "Money Money" available at cdbaby.com, amazon.com, Amoeba Records, and Union Music Co. in San Francisco. Music selections can also be found on the "LivLive" Emerging Artists Compilation.
The band works regularly in the bay area and leads a full schedule of performances from clubs such as "850 Cigar Bar", and "Bimbo's" in San Francisco to "The Crow's Nest" and "The Catalyst" in Santa Cruz. The band has also performed various festivals and summer concerts such as "The Michigan Women's Music Festival", "Redwood City Summer Concert Series", "San Francisco Gay Pride and Gay Film Festival events" and opening for Marc Anthony at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Santa Clara California.
Orquesta d'soul's members are Liza Jimenez (vocals), Nikki O'Shaughnessy (vocals), Amelia Catalano (tenor, bari, alto sax), Kymry Esainko (keyboard), Michael "Pilo" Lazarus (bass), Partricio Angulo (congas, percussion), Brian Andres (drum set, percussion), and Marina Garza (trumpet, vocals).
"Their music is filled with originality and daring spirit that fuses reggae, cumbia, rock, funk, rap and latin grooves"
-Chuy Varela, Latin Beat Magazine, March 2001
"You can hear the trumpet's lilting, jazzy wails combined with salsa blasts. Garza can blow the house down with that horn!"
-Toby Beilawski, East Bay Express, March 2002
Contact: Marina Garza
Phone: 415-269-7507
E-mail: marina@odslive.com"
