Orquesta Estrellas Cubanas

Cuban Salsa Orchestra

Cuban orchestra founded in 1959 (or 1960) by former members of Fajardo Y Sus Estrellas who stayed in Cuba, when Fajardo left to New York. The new leader was Félix Reina. Members: Dámaso Morales (contrabass); Julian Guerrero (flute); Raúl Valdés (piano), Ulpiano Díaz (timbal); Filiberto Peña (tumbadora); Gustavo Tamayo (güiro), Sergio Calzado, Luis Calzado and Rudy Calzado (singers); Elio Valdés, José Ferrer and Félix Reina (violins). Later some changes as: Israel "Cachao" López (contrabass), Armando Hechavarria (flute), José Vargas, Berto González, Josá A. Moya (violins), Jesús López (piano), and Rafael Brito and Duany as singers. Do NOT confuse with Estrellas De Areito or Estrellas Del Ritmo