LPT (band) explained

LPT is a 10-piece orchestra, including a four-person horn section, a three-piece percussion section, bass, keyboards, and lead vocals,^[1] that delivers salsa dura and Afro-Cuban music^[2] that has been likened to such bands as Grupo Fantasma and Bio Ritmo.^[3] LPT is known for its high-energy live performances throughout the Southeastern United States.^[4] The group has performed at festivals such as the 2019 Savannah Jazz Festival,^[5] Hulaween,^[6] and Suwannee Rising.^[7] They have done live recordings as part of Live from the Studio at NFS Ranch,^[8] as well as the Void: Office Music Series.^[9] They have opened for such performers as Santana and Trombone Shorty.^[10] LPT released a live album entitled El Fonquéte: Live on November 30, 2018, consisting of a mix of original songs, as well as some covers.^[11] "Llegamos", a single featuring two songs, was released on October 11, 2019, by Winterland Records.^[12] Their debut full-length album, Sin Parar, was released in January 2020. The album was subsequently nominated for two Independent Music Awards–Best Latin Album and Best Latin Song.^[13] It won Best Latin Album for 2020.^[14] Their video for one of the singles, Los Bravos, received a nomination for Best Music Video at the 2021 San Luis Obispo International Film Festival.^[15] On July 31, 2020, the group released a single containing two songs from Sin Parar, one a remix created by DJ Papi Disco.

History

LPT formed in June 2015 in Jacksonville, Florida,^[16] with the mission of keeping descarga salsa alive and sharing its ideals of diversity and inclusion with both young newcomers to and old disciples of salsa.^[17] The members of the group hail from Cuba, Puerto Rico, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic^[18]

Members

• Josué A. Cruz – Lead vocals (2015–present)
• Angel D. Garcia – Keys, vocals (2015–present)
• Milan Algood – Timbales, vocals (2015–present)
• Jonah Pierre – Bongo, bell (2015–present)
• Juan Carlos Rollan – Tenor sax, vocals (2015–present)
• Juan Pablo Salvat – Congas (2015–present)
• Bryant Patterson – Trombone (2016–present)
• Steve Strawley – Trumpet (2017–present)
• Mike Emmert – Baritone sax (2017–present)
• Stan Piper – Bass (2018–present)

Discography

Albums

• El Fonquéte: Live (LPT Salsa, 2018)
• Sin Parar (Bold City, 2020)
• Se Quema El Mundo (Bold City, 2021)

Singles

• "Llegamos" (Winterland, 2019)
• "Los Bravos" (Bold City, 2020)

Awards

18th Annual Independent Music Awards^[19]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2020-03-03. LPT - Sin Parar. 2020-11-24. Sounds and Colours. en-GB.
2. Web site: Desk. TV News. LPT Drops New Single 'Sin Parar'. 2020-11-24. BroadwayWorld.com. en.
3. Web site: LPT ANNOUNCES LEAD SINGLE FROM THEIR UPCOMING ALBUM. 2020-11-20. Grateful Web. en.
4. Web site: Helms. William Ruben. 2020-02-04. New Video: Jacksonville's LPT Releases a Stylistic Visual for Hard Charging "Sin Parar". 2020-11-20. The Joy of Violent Movement. en-US.
5. Web site: LPT. 2020-11-20. Savannah Jazz Festival. en-US.
6. Web site: r/hulaween - Line-Up by Genre & Popularity. 2020-11-24. reddit. en-US.
7. Web site: 2019-12-20. Local Music Spotlight: LPT's "Llegamos" is a relentless groove-force to be reckoned with. 2020-11-20. Void Magazine Jacksonville Florida North Florida Culture. en-US.
8. Web site: 2019-11-18. LPT Sin Parar. 2020-11-20. Karman Music. es.
9. Web site: 2019-09-27. LPT Goes Into the Void. 2020-11-20. Void Magazine Jacksonville Florida North Florida Culture. en-US.
10. Web site: About. 2020-11-20. LPT. en.
11. Web site: 2018-11-28. El Fonquéte: LPT live album release party. 2020-11-24. Void Magazine Jacksonville Florida North Florida Culture. en-US.
12. Web site: 2019-12-20. Local Music Spotlight: LPT's "Llegamos" is a relentless groove-force to be reckoned with. 2020-11-24. Void Magazine Jacksonville Florida North Florida Culture. en-US.
13. Web site: 2020-04-15. Critical Acclaim: Jax's LPT nominated for two Independent Music Awards. 2020-11-25. Void Magazine Jacksonville Florida North Florida Culture. en-US.
14. Web site: Loggins. Paul. 2020-08-26. LPT Releases 7-Inch Record for Their Single "Los Bravos". 2020-11-24. New Music Weekly. en-US.
15. Web site: MUSIC VIDEOS -. 2021-03-28. en-US.
16. Web site: About. 2020-11-20. LPT. en.
17. Web site: Desk. TV News. LPT Drops New Single 'Sin Parar'. 2020-11-20. BroadwayWorld.com. en.
18. Web site: First Stream Latin: New Music From Joss Favela, Aitana, Yandel & More. 2020-11-20. Billboard. en.
19. Web site: Loggins. Paul. 2020-08-26. LPT Releases 7-Inch Record for Their Single "Los Bravos". 2020-11-24. New Music Weekly. en-US.