José Rioseco Puga
José Rioseco Puga
José Rioseco Puga
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Bobby Love
José Rioseco Puga
José Rioseco Puga
Vinnie Uanno
Panagiotis Kotsianos
Vinnie Uanno
Christos Manolopoulos
Christos Manolopoulos
Christos Manolopoulos
Andrey Zasypkin
Christos Manolopoulos
Andrey Zasypkin
Kai Strandskov
Kai Strandskov
Kai Strandskov
Kai grew up with music in the home, and his musician parents immersed him in a wide variety of music from around the world. Today, Kai continues that spirit of discovery and he embraces a wide variety of genres.
Jason Bohl
Kai Strandskov
Giannis Moshonas
Jason was one of the original drummers from the start. He now resides in Nashville.
Giannis Moshonas
Giannis Moshonas
Giannis Moshonas
Giannis is the percusssionist on the song, "The Keys."
Horacio Alcantar
Giannis Moshonas
Horacio Alcantar
Horacio wrote the Spanish lyrics to the songs, "Mirame," "Sin Mi Corazon," and "Nunca he de olvidarte." The latter two songs appear on the 2024 release titled, Whispers of Passion.
Enrique Henao
Geoffrey Castle
Enrique Henao
Enrique is the lead guitarist on the recording for the song, "The Sin." He is greatly missed. RIP
Geoffrey Castle
Geoffrey Castle
Geoffrey Castle
Geoffey is featured on the songs, "The Sin," "Gyspy's Tear," "Dance with me," "To Agalma," and "Mirame."
Peter Daniel
Seth May-Patterson
Peter Daniel
Peter is one of the band's primary saxophonists for live shows.
Brian Gunter
Brian Gunter
Peter Daniel
Brian is the primary studio cellist for the band.
He's been working with co-founder, Johnny Bacolas for almost two decades in various projects. "Brian is one of the first calls I make when a cellist is required in a studio session. Brian knows exactly what the song needs regarding the dynamics and the feel. We've performed live several times together over the years and it was always a great time." - Johnny Bacolas
Ben Smith
Brian Gunter
Willie Garza
Ben plays drums on the song Vidita Mia which appears on the album titled, Whispers of Passion by The Rumba Kings, released Sept. 21, 2024
Esam Jameel
Esam Jameel
Esam Jameel
Esam is a vocalist from Baghdad, Iraq that performs with The Rumba Kings during the Arabic medley, which is one of the most beautiful performances in the show!
Arcobaleno Strings
Meet the string quartet that accompanies The Rumba Kings at their shows