Raúl Gutiérrez and his Cuban Big Band present: Ernesto Tejeda – Boleros at the Sans Soucis (Clásicos Latinos, 2023)
Raúl Gutiérrez and his Cuban Big Band teamed up with the sensational Cuban crooner Ernesto Tejeda for a night of pure Latin magic on the album Ernesto Tejeda – Boleros at the Sans Soucis.
Picture this: Havana’s iconic nightclub, Sans Souci, where legends like Marlon Brando once waltzed in with that Bohemian spirit, and a splash of the good stuff back in the 1950s. Though the club itself may be long gone, its spirit lives on, inspiring musicians like Raúl Gutiérrez Villanueva. You see, Raúl’s journey started with a chance encounter in Munich, bumping into a fellow Chilean musician named Buscatierra. The tale of Sans Souci enchanted him, and he set out on a musical quest to revive its enchantment.
And now, the magic is back! Joining Raúl on this album are the remarkable voices of Ernesto Tejeda, Maritza Montero, and Yamile Wilson. Their album, Boleros at the Sans Souci, isn’t just music; it’s a heartwarming antidote for anyone missing the good ol’ days. These boleros are dripping with soul, carrying you away on waves of love and nostalgia. It’s a reminder to soak up every drop of happiness life throws your way.
Now, let’s talk about Ernesto Tejeda, a Cuban singer who’s been serenading audiences for years. His career started at school gigs, and he eventually found himself belting out tunes at the legendary Cabaret Tropicana in Havana in 1993. Talk about a fast track! He went from choir singer to vocal soloist right there.
And this guy’s voice has traveled the globe. He’s graced stages at the Teatro Nuevo Apolo in Madrid, the Royal Albert Hall Theatre in London, and various other spots in Germany, Canada, and Spain. Rubbing shoulders with big names? You bet! Ernesto has shared the stage with the likes of José Feliciano, Omara Portuondo, and Pedrito Calvo.
He even laid down some tracks for Chilean producer Raúl Gutiérrez back in 2000. But that’s not all, in 2002, he kicked off the festivities at Sala Bon Aire in Tenerife (Spain), and in 2006, he had the crowd in Toronto grooving at the opening of the Niagara Falls View Casino. Nowadays, you can catch Ernesto Tejeda as the main soloist at the Cabaret “Tropicana” right in the heart of Havana, Cuba. This guy’s got the passionate voice that’ll make your heart sing along!
Author: Iliana Cabrera
