Jimmy Bosch

An expressive playing style, marked by brilliant melodies and moving rhythms, has made Jimmy Bosch one of the leading trombonists in contemporary Latin music. Known in Latin communities as "El Trombón Criollo" (the Creole Trombone), Bosch who was born in New Jersey, has strengthened the music of successful Latin music groups such as Rubén Blades y Son del Solar, Mark Anthony, Eddie Palmieri, Perfecta Combinación, Manny Oquendo y Libre, Cachao, Celia Cruz, La india and Ray Barretto. Bocsh has led his own group, Los Masters, since 1996.

Bosch was one of 11 brothers of a poor family, and began playing the trombone at school at age 11. Two years later he debuted professionally with a merengue band based in Hoboken. In 1978 he enrolled in the Classical Music Department at Rutgers University and became a member of the influential salsa band, Manny Oquendo y Libre.

He continues performing and recording with the group occasionally. Bosch’s album debut as leader of a band, Soneando Trombón, is privileged to have guest artists such as legendary Cuban trombonist, Chocolate Armenteros, and vocalist Pete Rodríguez. Salsa Dura followed in 1999.

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