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Montuno West
Montuno West is a cross-regional Canadian ensemble blending Afro-Cuban folklore, Latin jazz, and global music traditions into a vibrant and contemporary sound. With members based in Edmonton, Calgary, and Vancouver, the group reflects the collaborative, multicultural nature of Canadian artistry. Their music draws from Batá drumming and Cuban folkloric songs and rhythms, enriched by modern jazz harmony and improvisation.
The ensemble features internationally respected artists:
Israel “Toto” Berriel (Cuba), a master of Afro-Cuban folklore and former member of the Grammy-winning Los Muñequitos de Matanzas;
Chris Andrew (Canada), one of Western Canada’s leading jazz pianists
Raul Tabera (Cuba) & Luis Tovar (Venezuela) Percussionists
Rubim de Toledo (Brazil/Canada), an award-winning bassist and composer.
Together, they embody a unique fusion of Canadian, Cuban, Venezuelan, and Brazilian musical perspectives.
Montuno West’s members have received national and international recognition, including CBC Rising Star Awards, JUNO nominations, and Western Canadian Music Awards. Their debut album earned the 2019 Calgary Music Award for World Recording of the Year and a WCMA nomination for World Artist of the Year.
In 2025, the ensemble received a Western Canadian Music Award nomination for Jazz Artist of the Year, reflecting their growing influence in Canada’s jazz and world-music communities.
www.montunowest.com
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