CoCo Xpress

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Coco Xpress are a 4 or 5 piece lively and entertaining Latin band, playing popular modern salsa and merengue dance hits. They are based in London, but have travelled all over the world, from Dublin to Dubai! Coco Xpress started with a bang 12 years ago in 1999, playing a residency at a salsa club abroad in the Mediterranean, and on their return to London they rapidly grew in fame, playing weekly at all of the UK's top dance venues and at many private, corporate and wedding party events.

Hailed as one of London's 2 hottest salsa bands for the last 10 years, Coco Xpress frequently appear at all the festivals, salsa events and club nights on the Latin scene.

Playing Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha, Bugaloo, Bomba, Lambada and more - representing all the popular Latino rhythms and countries, from Cuba to Colombia via Santo Domingo, this band will guarantee an excellent night's entertainment, for top dancers and left-footed tropical party-goers alike.

One of the reasons Coco Xpress is so loved by its fans is that they always have the same line-up of great musicians, playing with great swing and without sheet music... add to this slick choreography and a great rapport with the crowd!

Coco Xpress features Ecuadorian singer Jorge who is not only the owner of a rich voice but also an entertaining manner and some slick dance routines. Also, in the front line is female alto sax/ flute player/ singer Nina: not only a strong musician but also a smooth dancer - to make the band as easy on the eyes as it is on the ears! The line-up is rounded off with Dominican Wilson "El Diablo" - a maniacal devil at the piano and Biembo from the Dominican Republic- swinging on bass guitar/ vocals. Extra line-ups include Colombian Alejandro on conga drums. All in all an extremely talented group of musicians who know that on-stage presentation and lively performance is every bit as important as musicianship.

Coco Xpress can play 100% salsa music when requested, but their unique line-up guarantees the best genuine Merengue music of any small band in the UK, as they have 2 Dominican musicians - from the home of Merengue music - the Dominican Republic. Many newcomers to Latin music find merengue music much more enjoyable and accessible - and easy to dance to - than Salsa, and just as much fun!!

4 or 5 Piece - A salsa dance couple can easily also be added.

Salsa's
Procura (ChiChi Peralta)
Micaela (Sonora Carruseles)
Juliana (Cuco Valoy/ DLG)
Aicha (Africando)
Me Libere (Gran Combo de Puerto Rico)
Idilio (Willie Colon)
La Jinetera (Willie Chirino)
Cali Pachanguero (Gran Combo)
Habana Quiere Guarachar
Que le den Candela (Celia Cruz)
La Vida es un Carnaval (Celia Cruz)
El Cuarto de Tula (Trad)
Dos Mujeres (Issak Delgado)
El Preso (Gran Combo)
Tu Carinito (Puerto Rican Power)
Lloraras (Oscar D'Leon)
Just the 2 of us (Bill Withers)
No vale la pena (Ray Sepulveda/ Johnny Rivera)
Me vuelves loco (Frankie Ruiz)
Che che cole (Joe Arroyo)
Barranquilla (Joe Arroyo)
Mi Gente (Oscar D'Leon)
No hay cama pa' tanta gente
Si Señor (Gloria Estevan)
Devorame Otra Vez (Lalo Rodrigues)
Se me rompe'l alma (Victor Manuelle)
Lluvia (Ruben Blades)
Nadie como ella (Marc Anthony)
Disco azucar (Los Van Van)
Bamboleo (Celia Cruz)

Merengue's
Pegame tu Vicio (Eddy Herrera)
Azul Azul (Christian Castro)
Los Mangos Bajitos (Juan Luis Guerra)
Santa Lucia (Staff)
A Pedir su Mano (Juan Luis Guerra)
I wanna hold your hand (Manny Manuel)
Visa para un sueño (Juan Luis Guerra)
Morena Ven (Los Hermanos Rosario)
La Dueña del swing (Los Hermanos Rosario)
Sacude la Tristeza (La Makina)
La Bilirubina (Juan Luis Guerra)
Tiburon (Proyecto Uno)
Colegiala (Trad.)
La Ventanita (Sergio Vargas)
Lambada (Trad)
Sobre las olas (El barco)

Latin Pop / Other
La Vida Loca
Mambo # 5
La Bamba
Stand by Me
Just the 2 of Us

Captain Tom Smith, Sandhurst Military Academy
The band were fantastic and really created exactly the right mood for the evening. I would definitely use them again. Once again, thanks.

Andrew & Giovanni, Wedding, Bristol
We just wanted to thank you, the band and the dancers for giving us a great time on Friday. Everyone was totally blown away by the band and dancers. It was a great end to a perfect day. I'm sure you will be getting a few bookings on the basis of last Friday!

Meera and Mike
This is just a quick note to say, thank you so much for making our dream wedding come true on Sunday 9th October at Ettington Park in Stratford Upon Avon. Your band are amazing. We danced, and danced and danced and the atmosphere was incredible - and you helped us achieve that. Thank you - we had so much fun. I hope we can also see you on your tours around London and will definitely recommend you. We are so happy - thank you.

Graham, Vodaphone UK
We all had a really good night. People are saying it was the best reception that they had been to, and I think a big part of that was down to the band. As you know, they are excellent and we couldn’t have wished for anything better. I am looking forward to coming to see the band at one of your upcoming gigs in the near future. Good luck and best wishes for your own upcoming event.

Rosy Turner, Egham College
Just to say, thank you all so much - it was a truly fabulous evening. The music was great, the way you encouraged and cajoled everyone to get on the dance floor was great, everything was just brilliant. We were so thrilled and will definitely recommend you to everyone we meet! It just went far too quickly and we both wish we could do it all over again (without all the stress of planning!). Please do extend my sincere thanks to the rest of the band.

Nadine May, Wedding, Milton Keynes
The band were absolutely fantastic and put on a brilliant and professional performance. The energy was amazing and the music got everyone up and dancing. The guests all had a fabulous time and said how much they enjoyed the live music. I think I can safely say a good time was had by all. I hope that you enjoyed the evening as much as we all did!

Katy and Ed Perrin, Wedding
Thanks to you, Coco Xpress and the 2 dancers for a great performance at our wedding reception. I made a great choice booking Coco Xpress. We had a great time, as did our friends and family. We have already been asked for your contact details from guests too! The dance class and the band's performance were spot on and we hope to be able to catch a gig of yours next time we are in the UK. Many thanks again and best wishes.

Chris Scullion, Belfast Salsa Festival
Fantastic feedback from everyone re the gig and especially yourselves. Delighted you and the band enjoyed the weekend. Looking forward to having you back in Belfast soon!

Liz Potter, Primetime Ents
I just wanted to say thank you very much to all of you for a great performance at The Chiltern Hospital's Gala party. The clients loved the music and it was a pleasure to work with a band of true professionals. I hope we will get the opportunity to work together again soon. In the meantime thank you once again.

Funda Djemal, Salsa Estrellas Salsa Club, Milton Keynes
Thank you so much for the great music you have done during our Xmas Ball on Friday in Milton Keynes. Everybody commented how brilliant you all were. Excellent music, very danceable and enjoyable. We all had a excellent time here at Salsa Estrellas and look forward to seeing you again very soon. Have a fab Xmas and a new year.

Coco Xpress have an impressive list of clients and venues, including:

A weekly residency (for 14 months) at the prestigious Dover Street Wine Bar; 3 weeks at the Holiday Inn Eilat; Dubai Creek Golf Club; Bahrain Hilton;10 weeks contract on Royal Caribbean Cruises, Fred Olsen Cruises, British Airways; London Airport; Newcastle Airport, Domnican Republic Embassy, Capa Cana luxury resort Dominican Republic; British Airways; London Airport; Royal Albert Hall - end of "Carmen" opera party; Harrods, Mappin & Webb Jewellers; Debenhams, The Pier, House of Fraser, Arsenal Football Stadium Matchday; Chelsea Football Club; Olympia Exhibition Hall, London Aquarium, the Christmas/New Year Races @ Kempton Park; Friends of the Earth; Jose Cuervo Tequila; RAF Lakenheath, Price Waterhouse/Coopers; Fabric, The Baltic, Fredericks, PPL; McMenemy Hill; Hugo Boss, Peppers media, Financial Times, Standard Life, S J Berwin Solicitors, The Saxo Bank, Barclays Bank, 1 Lombard Street, Trader Vics @ London Hilton, Milk PR, TUC, Labour Party Conference 2003 + 2004, Britsh Telecom, Fitness First, Grosvenor House Hotel; Millennium Mayfair Hotel; Kensington Roof Gardens; Whiteleys Shopping Centre; Warner Brothers Cinemas; British Museum; Museum of Mankind; the Greenwich Festival; Kingston Riverside Festival; Lemon Tree arts centre - Aberdeen; Glaxo Smith Kline; Tchibo Coffee; American Theme Events; Oxford/Cambridge Summer Balls; National Theatre Christmas Party; Royal Festival Hall Christmas party; Dublin Salsa Championships 2001; Cedar IT Castlebar, Ireland; and many weddings, office parties, Universities, Stately homes, themed events...

Coco Xpress is equally suitable for parties, weddings (more than 400 played so far) and corporate events as it is for full-on Salsa dance nights, and will bring a repertoire of songs suitable for whichever occasion. They can also provide CD background music between sets, professional dancers or displays, dance classes, DJ's and other ideas to make the evening swing. They are based in London, with frequent appearances in the Capital's busiest salsa venues, but will travel anywhere, and have recently performed for 3 months on a luxury cruise liner all around South America to Rio!

We carry full Public Liabilty insurance to £10 Million

All our equipment is professional, and full PAT tested (electrical safety test).

We are Musicians Union members, and always adhere to their professional code.

We have a brand new PA system renewed in 2011, suitable for upto 300 persons. You may connect your own iPod player or laptop to play your favourite music selection between sets, or we can provide ours.

2 x 45 minutes, 3 x 30's or 1 straight hour.

Please Note: The fees indicated below are approximate and based on a central location for each county. They are intended to provide a rough guide only and exact quotes can only be given once the date and exact location of your event have been provided.