The History of Los Tamales Jazz Band
Our Story
Led by trumpeter and composer Cesar Vazquez, Los Tamales was founded in 2022 from the roots of the Moraine Valley Community College Jazz Combo. The band initially gained recognition for their dynamic arrangements that blended modern, popular songs with the dynamic, improvisation-centric arrangements of jazz music. Since then, the group has expanded its repertoire to include original funk, Latin jazz, and jazz-pop charts. In 2024, Los Tamales released their debut album Tamales a La Carte, which has aired on prominent jazz radio stations like 90.9 WDCB Jazz in Chicago.
Los Tamales highlights the most danceable aspects of jazz music with a fierce rhythm section, a powerful and precise horn section, and a multi-talented vocalist. Los Tamales’ greatest strength is the diversity of their sound. The band is fluent in many variants and derivatives of jazz from around the world. The band has specialized set lists for New Orleans jazz, Latin jazz, Japanese jazz, funk, and more.
What Sets Us Apart
Los Tamales Jazz Band
- We believe that every event should be unique. No two events should have the exact same sound.
- Our performances are infectiously energetic, using live instruments to create a captivating show that keeps the audience fully engaged.
- Los Tamales is fluent in a large variety of music genres, allowing you to customize the theme of the performance.
- We emphasize professional communication, attention to detail, and accountability to make every performance perfect.
- Our objective is to leave our audiences with lasting memories that they’ll brag about long after the event has ended.
The others
- Other entertainment options usually have a fixed set with minimal contextual changes.
- Many DJs and bands use pre-recorded audio, sacrificing the unparalleled energy of a live performance.
- Most music entertainment options have limited understanding of music genres outside of their main specialty.
- Many entertainers struggle to conduct themselves professionally, often arriving late or failing to deliver high-quality music.
- Other entertainment options may provide generic, forgettable, or even unpleasant experiences.
Our Core Values
We believe that events are more than just gatherings. No matter what the event may be for, it should be a memorable experience for everyone that attends. We aim to create unique, energetic, and inspiring events that leave a lasting impression on everyone there, elevating the standards for live entertainment.
We pay attention to the intricate details of every event, tailoring the performance to the unique needs and preferences of each client. Every event is special, so each event deserves to be treated with special care.
We believe that embracing innovation is crucial to provide unique, unforgettable entertainment. We are not afraid to try new things and take risks to energize our performances.
Los Tamales maintains rigid standards for professional conduct and communication, both inside and outside of the performance. We aim to build mutual trust with every client and venue that we partner with so that our performance can be as positive as possible.