Jossie_Esteban_y_la_Patrulla_15

Jossie Esteban y la Patrulla 15

Jossie Esteban y la Patrulla 15

Merengue band from Dominican Republic

Jossie Esteban y la Patrulla 15 is a leading Merengue band from Dominican Republic, formed by Jossie Esteban (born Esteban Grullón) and Alberto Martínez (known as Ringo).

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The group was formed by these Dominican childhood friends in May 1979. Its musicians were predominantly Dominicans but also included some Puerto Ricans. Their debut album El Cuchu Cu Cha was a hit, and since then they have recorded more than 20 records, winning awards such as “the gold congo” in Colombia, “orchestra of the year” in New York, and a number of platinum discs. Some of their hit songs are "Agua de Coco" (Coconut Water), "Pirulo", "El Can" (The Party), "Un hombre busca una mujer" (a man looks for a woman), "Enamoraito" (love-struck) etc.

Since 1992 Jossie Esteban has also been part of the successful Merengue group, Zona Roja.

Musicians of La Patrulla 15

  • Esteban Grullon "Jossie Esteban" (1975–1998) Vocals, Songwriter, Arranger & Chorus.
  • Alberto Martinez "Ringo" (1975–1998) Piano, Songwriter, Arranger & Chorus.
  • Euripides González Feliz ( júnior)(1978–1983) Saxophone, Songwriter & Arranger.
  • Henry Hierro - Arranger, Bajo (1975 - 1977)
  • Willie Hierro - Cantante (1975 - 1977)
  • Edgar Cedeño (1978–1998) Saxophone & Arranger.
  • Carlos Peña (1984–1998) Saxophone & Arranger.
  • Nelson Garcia (1980) Trompet & Arranger.
  • Arelis Peguero (1978–1998) Trompet.
  • Alfonso Quesada (1978–1985) Tambora, Campana, Clave & Redoblante.
  • Rafael "Juni" Brito – Tambora
  • Felix Suero – Guira
  • Nez Cafe – Conga
  • Heriberto Picart – Bajo
  • Salvador Lamourt (1978–1998) Trombone.
  • Eddie Gomez – Bajo
  • Romualdo Tatis – Guira
  • Elias Lopes – Trompet
  • Hernesto "Chiriki" Henriquez – Trompet
  • Juan Mejias – Guira & Bombo
  • Jackie Lera – Congas
  • Angel Vazquez – Bajo
  • Rey Mundi – Trombone
  • Caffe Cruz – Congas
  • Daniel Peña – Saxophone (only in 1983 songs "ay si, ay no" & "deja ese diablo")
  • Jose Rolando Tatis – Guira
  • Freddy Miranda – Saxophone
  • Nelson "Brigi" Ruiz – Tambora, Bateria & Bombo
  • Elias Santana – Flujel (invited only for the song "Viviras")
  • Reynaldo Torres – Trompet
  • Miguel Rodriguez – Trompet
  • Benny Marin – Saxophone
  • Alcides Gil – Conga
  • Carlos Aviles – Trompet
  • Alfredo Torres – Trombone
  • Ysrael Casado – Piano
  • Cheo Quiñones – Chorus
  • William Berrios – Vocals & Chorus
  • Tony Ramirez – Vocals & Chorus
  • Martin Martinez – Vocals, Songwriter & Chorus
  • Alfred Cotto – Chorus

Discography of La Patrulla 15

More information 2.MERENGUE DE HOY, 3.CUCHU CUCHÁ ...
More information 5.ESTÁN ENCENDIOS!, 6.LA PATRULLA 15 PT.2 ...
More information 8.EL AÑOÑAITO, 9.EL MUCHACHITO ...
More information 11.ACARÍCIAME, 12.CON FUERZA ...
More information 14.EN ACCIÓN, 15.HOT ...
More information 17.SEGUIMOS HACIENDO HISTORIA, 18.NUESTRO 15TO ANIVERSARIO ...
More information 20.DE FIESTA, 21.LA COLOTA ...


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