Mambo Jambo
Latin, Salsa and Jazz Duo

Line up: 2 piece band: 2 vocals (male/female), guitars, saxophone/ flute/ clarinet.
*Trio also available with additional percussion.

Latin & Salsa Duo Profile;
In demand at home and abroad with a growing reputation for serving up quality vibrant music at all kinds of events MAMBO JAMBO bring with them upbeat rhythms from Cuba and all around Latin America, the Caribbean and Brazil. They also bring plenty of instruments – guitar, sax, clarinet, flute, banjo, tres (Cuban folk guitar), cavaquinho (Brazilian samba ukulele), percussion and two voices - combining all this to create a joyously rootsy sound of their own, both familiar and at the same time new & exciting.

Based in Yorkshire, over the last few years they’ve performed in six European countries, with return tours of France and Sweden currently being finalized. UK festival appearances have taken them from Shetland to Jersey with many more shows in between.

Jazz Duo Profile;
Two excellent musicians and singers, MAMBO JAMBO create a spirited and entertaining Jazz sound right across the spectrum from the hot & swingin’ stuff to the mellow and laid-back end of the scale. Pete & Frankie also spice up their jazzy mix with tasty Latino rhythms & styles such as mambo, calypso, chacha, bossa nova and rumba.

Alongside their classic duo sound of guitar, sax and vocals, these two versatile players keep the sound fresh & spontaneous by adding clarinet, flute, banjo, Latin American instruments and percussion, bringing something new and unique to complement their treatment of the classic jazz standards and sounds - the influences of greats such as Ellington, Getz, Jobim, Django Reinhardt and Cole Porter can be heard alongside the Buena Vista Social Club, Perez Prado, Compay Segundo and others.

People often comment that MAMBO JAMBO on stage sound like more than two people - and they don’t use any backing tracks, so what you see is what you hear. You could safely say that this is a duo with a difference - a glance through their customer reviews will make it clear just how highly recommended they are.

“The sheer enthusiasm and joy of their music, along with their wonderful musicianship and great stage presence combine to create an act that will undoubtedly go down a storm wherever they play”
– Jim McLaughlin, MusicPort Festival

Please note: Mambo Jambo are not usually able to take bookings more than 6 months in advance.