A 13-piece Latin big band plays classic mambo, salsa dura and Afro-Cuban jazz at The Stables.
Orchestra Mambo International play The Stables on Tuesday 8 December, their first Milton Keynes date since they formed. They're a 13-piece Latin big band, and the set draws on the golden era of mambo, salsa dura and Afro-Cuban jazz.
They came together in late 2022, put together by salsa DJ Lubi Jovanovic (DJ Lubi) and trombonist and composer Jonny Enright of Grupo X. Since then they've built a presence on the UK Latin and jazz scenes, playing festivals like Glastonbury, Leeds Jazz Festival and Musicport, and selling out venues including The Forge in London, Brudenell Social Club in Leeds and Band on the Wall in Manchester. They recorded a BBC 6 Music session at Maida Vale Studios, and their members have performed alongside Joe Bataan, Jimmy Sabater, Tito Allen, Adalberto Santiago, Elbow, Gregory Isaacs, Corinne Bailey-Rae, Julian Lennon and Fairground Attraction.
This show comes on the back of their debut album, Apúntalo, released in September 2026 on Loft Recordings. It followed four singles championed by Gilles Peterson, Huey Morgan, Craig Charles and Don Letts. The band is fronted by Venezuelan vocalist Carlos Peña, formerly of Oscar D'León's orchestra, with guest appearances from Cuban singer Claritzel Miyares.
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The gig is in the Jim Marshall Auditorium at The Stables, starting at 8:00pm. Tickets are £24, which includes the booking fee.
Date
Tuesday, 8 December 2026
20:00
Price
Paid
Recommended Age
+14 years
