ClaveMania is an original music project that combines the deep-rooted traditions of Latin America, a contemporary approach to jazz and an exploration of odd time signatures and compositional nuances.

ClaveMania is completed by collaborations from some of Melbourne’s brightest musical talents. Their line-up features prominant figures such as Jonathan Cohen (Piano, Band Leader), Elizabeth Obando (Columbia) on bass & vocals, master percussionist Rodolfo ‘Panga’ Hechavarría (Cuba), drummer & percussionst Toby Bender (Australia); brass multi-instrumentalist Lazaro Numa Pompa (Cuba), and master jazz saxophonists Paul Van Ross (Australia).

MUSIC
Rain Tango, from Coromil (2009) – http://jonathancohen.bandcamp.com/track/rain-tango
Mi Primer Festejo, from Life Goes On (2010) – http://jonathancohen.bandcamp.com/track/mi-primero-festejo
Con Abrazos y Sonrisas, from Coromil (2009) – http://jonathancohen.bandcamp.com/track/con-abrazos-y-sonrisas