violin
James Sanders

His approach to the violin combines improvisational influences with the finesse developed from a lifetime of traditional violin study. See chicagoviolinist.com

flute
Steve Eisen

Whether it be Jazz, Rock, R&B, Caribbean, Brazilian, Funk and Folk, this saxophone and flutist is at home in any contemporary musical genre.

bass
Jose Porcayo

Having established himself as one of Chicago's most reliable and consistent Latin bass players, Jose understands the big picture and lays down a steady dependable bottom in a polished traditional Afro Cuban tradition.

timbales
Luis Rosario

Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Chicago, Luis amasses his rhythmic influences through more than 30 years experience as a percussionist performing Salsa and Latin Jazz.

congas/percussion
Roel Trevino

Veteran Chicago percussionist Roel provides a rich Latin Caribbean accent to Conjúnto. He has been a catalyst in bringing together the members of the group.

piano
Donald Neale

A highly demanded Chicago pianist/composer, Donald finds inspiration from Cuban composer Ernesto Lecuona. He also leads his own Tipico Charanga ensemble, Nueva Charanga and is pianist/composer/arranger for the Cerqua/Rivera Art Experience dance company.

timbale/drums
Jean-Christophe Leroy

Jean-Christophe Leroy educates and performs with musicians and dance companies throughout Canada and the U.S.. His strongest influences are West African music and styles resulting from the fusion of African and Western culture/art, such as the Afro-Caribbean folkloric and pop (specializing in Cuban and Brazilian traditions), and the Afro-American styles such as funk and jazz.

bassist
Brett Benteler

Brett has developed mastery of many musical styles and has great knowledge of the Jazz and the Afro - Cuban idoms. As well as being a part of the Conjunto line-up, he also performs with Latin Pianist Samuel del Real, is a member of Cuartisimo, and works with Street Sounds Chicago poet David Hernandez.