Spanish Harlem Orchestra - United We Swing

Since their arrival in 2000, Spanish Harlem Orchestra (SHO) has established itself as a standard bearer of contemporary Latin music. Directed by world-renowned pianist, arranger, and producer Oscar Hernández, the thirteen-member all-star ensemble has reintroduced the classic sounds of New York City Salsa to the Latin market and music lovers worldwide. United We Swing, SHO's third album, is a stunning new collection of infectious Latin music following their 2004 Grammy award-winning album Across 110th St., and their 2002 Grammy nominated debut, Un Gran Día en El Barrio. United We Swing continues in the same vein as previous Spanish Harlem Orchestra albums with more of an emphasis on original material. With nine original songs, the band has forged a unique identity, built on a musical foundation laid down by El Barrio (a pulsating Eastside community in NYC located to the south of 125th St) icons Tito Puente, Tito Rodriguez, and Machito. Paul Simon is featured as a special guest on a cover of Late in the Evening/Tarde en la Noche.