Angel Meléndez

Angel Meléndez is a Grammy-nominated Puerto Rican artist living in Chicago with an impressive musical career in the world of Latin and Salsa. Actively engaged in the music industry as a trombonist, producer, music director, educator, arranger, and composer, Angel’s commendable artistry led to a nomination for the “BEST TRADITIONAL TROPICAL LATIN ALBUM” category at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards for his previous album: ‘Angel Melendez & the 911 Mambo Orchestra’. Angel has had the opportunity to collaborate directly with internationally renowned artists such as: Tito Puente, Andy Montañez, Ismael Miranda, and Johnny Rivera. Re-entering the spotlight in 2021 with his latest album: ‘Angel Meléndez X Big Band Máquina’, “audiences are in for a thrilling ride” (The Chicago Tribune) comprises a quite heterogeneous combination of musicians across generations. With Tito Allen, Primi Cruz and Richie Bastar (to name a few), get ready to be moved to the dancefloor by one of the most recognized musicians in Chicago.