Ed Calle, Arturo Sandoval & Jim Gasior

Biography

Ed Calle is a Venezuelan-born saxophonist, flutist, and keyboardist known for his work in jazz and Latin rhythms, while Arturo Sandoval is a renowned Cuban-American jazz trumpeter, pianist, timbalero, and composer influenced by jazz during his time in Cuba. Jim Gasior is a composer and arranger who has collaborated in Latin jazz projects. The trio 'Ed Calle, Arturo Sandoval & Jim Gasior' appears as a collaborative entity, notably on the track 'Jingle Bells' in a Christmas music compilation, blending their expertise in latin jazz and big band styles.[3][4][9][6]

Their careers intersect in Miami's vibrant music scene, with Calle performing and recording alongside Sandoval, including contributions to Sandoval's projects like the three-time Latin Grammy-winning CD A Time for Love, where arrangements were featured. Calle has also worked with the Miami Saxophone Quartet and high-profile artists, while Sandoval's influence spans global jazz. Gasior's role emerges in specific recordings with Calle and Sandoval, highlighting their shared focus on Latin jazz fusion.[1][2][5][7]

This collaboration reflects a legacy of fusing Cuban, Venezuelan, and broader Latin influences with jazz improvisation, contributing to holiday and big band repertoire with low mainstream popularity (Spotify: 2) but strong niche appeal in Latin jazz circles.[3][4]

Fun Facts

• Ed Calle, alongside Arturo Sandoval, contributed to the orchestration of Sandoval's three-time Latin Grammy-winning album A Time for Love, premiered live at Festival Miami in 2009.[1]
• The trio recorded an instrumental 'Jingle Bells' featured in Christmas jazz compilations, showcasing their big band Latin jazz style.[3][4]
• Ed Calle's credits include pop icons like Frank Sinatra, Ricky Martin, Lenny Kravitz, and Gloria Estefan through his Miami Saxophone Quartet work.[5]

Musical Connections

Key Collaborators

• Arturo Sandoval - frequent performance and recording partner in Latin jazz ("Jingle Bells" track, A Time for Love CD arrangements) [2000s-2010s]
• Justo Almario - co-performer on Christmas jazz tracks (God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen) [2010s]
• Wayne Gutshall - Miami jazz scene associate (shared performances) [undated]
• Miami Saxophone Quartet - member or performer (various recordings with artists like Gloria Estefan) [1990s-2000s]

Discography

Albums

Top Tracks

1. Calming Blue (Dr. Ed Calle Presents Mamblue)
2. Mamblue (Dr. Ed Calle Presents Mamblue)
3. Arepa Bop (Dr. Ed Calle Presents Mamblue)
4. Rice & Beans (Dr. Ed Calle Presents Mamblue)
5. Biscayne Bay (Dr. Ed Calle Presents Mamblue)
6. Ño! (Dr. Ed Calle Presents Mamblue)
7. Moonlight (Dr. Ed Calle Presents Mamblue)
8. Thinking of You (Dr. Ed Calle Presents Mamblue)
9. San Sebastian (Dr. Ed Calle Presents Mamblue)
10. Mambo Wambo (Dr. Ed Calle Presents Mamblue)

External Links

• Spotify