🎷 Ep. 64: Mitch Frohman shares memories of traveling the world and performing with "La Reina de Cuba" Celia Cruz, Mongo Santamaría, Joe Cuba, and the King, Tito Puente — from Jazz to Salsa ICONS 🎶🔥
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🎷 Episode 64: Mitch Frohman – Sax, Soul & Salsa
Breakdown:
Bronx native Mitch Frohman is one of the top saxophonists and flutists in the world, with a career spanning salsa, Latin-jazz, pop, and beyond. In this episode, host Adrian Montanez dives into Mitch’s incredible journey — from his early days in the Bronx, through decades on stage with legends like Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, Celia Cruz, Machito, Eddie & Charlie Palmieri, and even crossing into pop with Paul Simon, Cyndi Lauper, Talking Heads and more.
For 25 years, Mitch held down the sax/flute chair with the Tito Puente Orchestra and Latin-Jazz Ensemble, and today he continues to tour the world with the Grammy-winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra and lead his own acclaimed groups like The Bronx Horns and his Latin-Jazz Quartet.
We talk about:
- 🏙️ Growing up in the Bronx and the sounds that shaped him
- 🎶 Playing with salsa and jazz royalty
- 🌎 Touring the world and carrying the tradition forward
If you love salsa, Latin jazz, or NYC music history, Mitch’s stories are pure gold. This episode is equal parts history lesson, masterclass, and inspiration for musicians and music lovers alike.
Host:
🎙️ Adrian Montanez — concert photographer turned podcaster, bringing behind-the-lens curiosity and passion for music to every conversation.
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