Silver in the Bronx

The Bronx Horns' album, "Silver in the Bronx," released in 1998, is a vibrant tribute to pianist-composer Horace Silver, featuring Latin-jazz interpretations of ten of his compositions. The album showcases the band's tight-sounding Latin-jazz unit, blending Afro-Caribbean beats with jazz harmonies. Arranged by Ray Vega, Marty Sheller, Oscar Hernandez, and others, the album highlights the ensemble's danceable horn arrangements and imaginative solos. The album, originally released on Timeless Records, was recorded in New York City between May and November 1997. Led by Mitch Frohman on tenor saxophone and flute, the eight-musician ensemble includes Ray Vega on trumpet/flugelhorn and Bobby Porcelli on alto saxophone. The rhythm section features Oscar Hernandez on piano, Bernie Minoso on bass, Johnny Rodriguez on bongos, Jimmy Delgado on timbales, and Wilson “Chembo” Corniel on congas.