Band leader Eddy Balzola & ORIENTE! present an exciting mix of Afro-Latin Jazz, Blues, Rhythm & Soul. Born in Guanabacoa, Cuba, a town known for its Afro-Cuban folklore and culture, the guitarist, composer and arranger debuted ORIENTE! in mid-90’s  at famed New Orleans Jazz club “Snug Harbor”.

The band has played countless events over 25 years – DOD European Tour, "Music Voyager" (on Prime Video), St, Lucia Jazz Fest, Hon-Dah Apache Nation Culture Concert, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage, MOJA Pan African Fest (S.C.), SOBE “Live on the Food Network” w/ Chef Bobby Flay. Balzola’s lineup for Sept 6th features percussionist Yoel Del Sol, Memphis trumpeter Stuart King, Mustafa on Sax, Chicago upright & electric bassist Rusty Hari Heck, and special guest, drummer John Yarling!