Conjunto 23 (pronounced “cone-hoon-toe vain-tee-tress”) is essentially a traditional Cuban band with some special Philadelphia twists…

While their old-school sound is as swinging as the likes of Compay Segundo or Ibrahim Ferrer, their interest in jazz, soul, and the more modern sounds of Cuban timba (also read: “freaky, funky, no-holds-barred Cuban salsa”) gives Conjunto 23 a fresh, tight sound.

Founded as a quartet in 2001 by David Garlitz (tres, vocals), Jim Jordan (bass, vocals), Robin Moore (percussion, guitar, trumpet, and vocals), and Scott MacDonald (bongó, vocals), the group has performed concerts, given masterclasses, hosted dances, and performed for private functions up and down the East Coast.

–from conjunto23.com/bios

Find out all about Conjunto 23 on the official website, where you’ll find more clips from the album, photos, band bios, and up-to-date concert information. Here on DavidGarlitz.com I’ll be posting some minidisc recordings spanning the band’s career, some which will eventually make their way to the official site as well.