The Bronx Horns have established themselves as one of the best Latin Jazz and Salsa bands on the scene today. With the capability to perform Latin Jazz, all forms of Salsa (Mambo, Cha Cha, Megengue, Boogaloo, Bolero etc.) or a combination of the two styles they serve up a dynamic performance every time they walk on stage. Comprised of former members of the Tito Puente Orchestra, their experience and talent is rivaled by few musicians on the scene today. Leader, Sax and Flute player Mitch Frohman, who spent 25 years with the Tito Puente Orchestra, Trumpeter Pete Nater, the legendary Bobby Porcelli on alto sax,the great sonero Frankie Vazquez and an All Star rhythm section round out the band. The Bronx Horns inspire and create new and creative concepts in the Latin music field, bringing listeners to their feet and delivering their music with a fashionable poise that can only be carried off by artists of their stature. The Bronx Horns continue the legacy established by their mentors Tito Puente and Mongo Santamaria.
The Bronx Horns have earned critical acclaim and a devoted following by delivering breathtaking performances at the San Jose Jazz Festival, Marciac Jazz Fest, J.V.C. Festival, the Lincoln Center ‘Out of Doors’ Festival and superior clubs such as Birdland, The Blue Note nd SOB's.
Mitch Frohman Bio
Bronx native Mitch Frohman is one of the top saxophonist/flutists in the music scene. After graduating from Columbus H.S. (Bronx,N.Y. class of 1971), he went on to get his Bachelor of Music Education degree from The University of Miami (class of 1975). His versatility in different styles of music has led him to many opportunities playing with the greatest musicians in the world. For 25 years he was the sax and flute soloist with the TITO PUENTE ORCHESTRA & LATIN-JAZZ ENSEMBLE. Continuing that tradition, Mitch is the sax/flute soloist and the road manager for The LATIN GIANTS ORCHESTRA (the former musicians of The Tito Puente Orchestra). Some of the great salsa/Latin-Jazz artists he has played and or recorded with are MONGO SANTAMARIA, CELIA CRUZ, La LUPE, EDDIE & CHARLIE PALMIERI, PAQUITO D'RIVERA, CHICO O'FARRILL ORCH., MILLIE, JOCELYN Y LOS VECINOS, CHEO FELICIANO, JOE CUBA, and many more. He has also played and or recorded with CYNDI LAUPER, PAUL SIMON, DAVID BYRNE & THE TALKING HEADS, and BLOOD,SWEAT and TEARS. Currently, besides leading the critically acclaimed Latin-Jazz and salsa dance band THE BRONX HORNS, Mitch is touring the world as the sax/flute soloist with the Grammy Award winning SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA. In addition to being an in-demand performer, Mitch is an accomplished clinician for students from elementary age to college/conservatory level (he was the first sax/flute instructor at the world famous LOS ANGELES SALSA CONGRESS). And last (but not least), his signature solo sound can be heard somewhere in the world, every day, as he is the saxophone soloist on the Theme song of the mega-hit T.V. show SEX & THE CITY.
Additional Credits
Machito Orchestra, Celia Cruz, Chico O’farrill Orchestra, Charlie Palmieri, Eddie Palmieri, La Lupe Joe, Cuba Ray Barretto, Louie Ramirez, Larry Harlow, Movie Soundtracks “Radio Days”, “Mambo Kings”, “ I Like It Like That”, “ Rock The Cradle”, Television Soundtracks “Sex In The City”, “Sesame Street”