LUIS CONTE & SUPER BIEN
Cuban Music • Latin Jazz • World-Class Percussion
PERFORMANCES, WORKSHOPS & CLINICS
Led by acclaimed Cuban percussionist Luis Conte, Super Bien blends Cuban rhythms and Latin jazz with the energy of Los Angeles, delivering spirited performances rooted in Afro-Cuban tradition.
Born in Santiago de Cuba, Conte developed his musical foundation in son, Carnival rhythms, and Afro-Cuban percussion. His international performance and recording career includes work with James Taylor, Phil Collins, Santana, Shakira & Jackson Browne.
RECORDING AND CONCERTS WITH LATIN ARTIST
Maná, Sérgio Mendes, Arturo Sandoval, Strunz & Farah, and Habana Abierta. With Super Bien, he brings his Cuban heritage to the forefront through driving rhythms and inspired ensemble playing.
PERFORMANCES, WORKSHOPS & CLINICS
Luis Conte & Super Bien are available for festivals, performing arts centers, music clubs, cultural events, and college and university engagements. Programs can combine a public concert with clinics or workshops tailored to students and curriculum. Drawing on Conte’s extensive touring, studio, and teaching experience in the past, including Latin jazz instruction at California State University, Northridge—Educational sessions & clinics to explore Cuban rhythms, Afro-Cuban percussion, ensemble techniques, and their application across musical styles.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Named Modern Drummer readers’ poll Percussionist of the Year, 2009–2012.
• Contributed percussion to the Pat Metheny Group’s Grammy-winning album We Live Here.
• Grammy nominee for Our World in Song with Wu Man and Daniel Ho, 2015.
• Latin Grammy nominee for Bongó de Van Gogh with Alex Acuña, Justo Almario and Tolú, 2003.
• Super Bien appearances include The Baked Potato Jazz Club, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and California State University, Northridge.
Available for Concerts, Events, College Workshops & Clinics
Website: LuisConte.com
Email: Lusngo@yahoo.com
Phone: +1 (805) 402-1069
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