Whether your looking for a trio, quartet, quintet or as large as a twelve piece group. This band will cover it all including Afro- Cuban Jazz, Salsa, Straight Ahead Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Blues, Brazilian Jazz, Steel Drums Calypso, Top 40, R&B.

Plan your next Corporate event,  Concert, Dance, Wedding, Birthday Party or Special event with Rick Arroyo.

 On Fire in The Desert With special Guests Johnny (Dandy) Rodriguez and Tata Palau.

 For more info on how  to purchase this CD, Click on PAYPAL or; to Listen to samples from Rick's CD click on this link to CD Baby.com earBuzz Review: Rick Arroyo's passion is rhythm. It's clear from his CD, "on Fire in the Desert", that this pianist, composer, arranger, musician, who began his musical life in percussion, has kept his love for intricate rhythms alive as he marries them to jazz. Arroyo is joined by consummate musicians - and the record is loaded with fluid solo performances by his amazing horn players. The Duke Jordan composition, "Flight to Jordan", reminds us of Coltrane and Davis, especially in the melodic horn harmonic parts as the free-for-all winds down to a soft conclusion. The CD opens with "Blue Bossa" - listen to the horn solo - great. Percussion is far forward. Track 2, "Equinox", falls into a more traditional jazz accompaniment, however latin peppered with prominent percussion - again, the sax is fluid and beautiful. Rick slows things down with "Claudia", a night-club flugel-horn gorgeous mood. The CD includes both studio and live tracks recorded at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Resort in Las Vegas, and his track, "Song for My Father" is featured twice - live and studio. The medium tempoed latin groover is a showcase for the band and a fitting tribute. The overall impact of the music lands between easy listening smooth jazz and modern be-bop mixed with intoxicating rhythms and musicians that can really blow. Nicely done.

RICK ARROYO: ON FIRE IN THE DESERT Afro-Cuban Jazz-Jazz with (Rice and BEANS) in the styles of Tito Puente,Eddie Palmieri,Mongo Santamaria.

 or to view Rick's DVD Demo,click on this link http://www.lasvegasweddingmusic.com/  Las Vegas Wedding Music and click on sound demos then scroll all the way down to Video Demos and watch Rick's group. Enjoy the demo. 

Rick's Calender of Events for 2007 and 2008

                                  2007

Saturday February 17th at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino with the Kenny Clark Trio inside the Monet Ballroom from 6pm -7:30pm and 2nd set from 9:30pm - 11:00pm. Rick will be at the Piano.

Sunday February 18th at the Clark County Government Center Join the Rick Arroyo Quintet performing live for Senator Barack Obama from 11:45 am - 1:00pm.

Saturday February 24th at Caesars Palace in the convention Ballroom with Ghallib Ghallab group. Rick will be on percussion. 5pm-8pm (Private Party).

Sunday February 25th at the Spirit of Cuba located on the South East corner of Sahara and Decatur next to the Dodge dealer. Performing with Univision's Raul Collazo  and his Salsa Band. Rick will be on Piano and Congas. Open to the public, show begins at 7:30pm - 9:30pm.

Saturday March 3rd. Rick Arroyo will be in the studio recording for his new CD Doctor Smooth.

Saturday March 31st, 2007 at the East Las Vegas Community Center 250 N. Eastern Ave. Rick Arroyo and the Latin Percussion Ensemble plays a Tribute to Rae Arroyo: Salsa Dance with Special guests Johnny (Dandy) Rodriguez, 8pm -11pm for Tickets & more info call (702)229-1515

Saturday April 14th at the Wynn Hotel and Casino in the convention Ballrooms with the Kenny Clark Jazz Band.( Private Wedding ) from 9pm-11pm. Rick will be featured at the Piano.

Monday April 16th at the Paris Hotel in the Champagne Ballroom the Rick Arroyo Sextet featuring Veronica Valdez from 7pm- 11pm (Private Party).

Tuesday April 17th at the Las Vegas Country Club with Nico Gutierrez Calypso Steel Drum Group. Rick will be featured on Percussion. (Private Party) from 6:30pm-10:30pm.

Tuesday May 1st at the Las Vegas Hilton Poolside The Rick Arroyo Latin Jazz Sextet Featuring Veronica Valdez (Private Party) from 7pm - 9:30pm

Saturday May 5th at the District located outside the Green Valley Station Casino ( I-215 and GreenValley Pkwy). FREE SHOW the Rick Arroyo Quintet Featuring Celio Gonzalez and Charlie Carillo show times from 12pm-4pm and then from 6pm-10pm.

Saturday May 12th Free OPEN TO THE PUBLIC the Rick Arroyo Quartet with special guest Johnny (Dandy) Rodriguez at the Henderson Art Festival from 1:00pm-2:00pm.

Tuesday and Wednesday May 22nd and 23rd with The Ghalib Ghallab Jazz group. Rick will be featured on Percussion. More info TBA.

Satutrday July 21st. at the Rio Hotel inside the Ballrooms with Carribean Steel Calypso group(Private Party) Rick will be at the Piano.

Sunday July 22nd Tribute to Silvio Alava with the David Romero Latin Jazz (Bongomania) and Salsa Jam at Just Jazz 1000 East Sahara ave. at 2:00 pm for more info call Carmen at (702)737-1868 Open to the Public. Seating is limited. Rick will be at the Piano.

Wednesday July 25th with Ghalib Ghallab at the Envy Steak House at the Renaissance Hotel located at 3400 Paradise Rd. Rick will be on Percussion.  for more info and show time  call (702)733-6533. Open to the public.

Sunday August 5th with Ghalib Ghallab at the Envy Steak House at the Renaissance Hotel 3400 Paradise  Rd. Rick will be on percussion. Open to the public.

Saturday August 18th at the Red Rock Casino with the Veronica Valdez Group. More info TBA. Private party.

Saturday September 8th.  Rick Arroyo and the Latin Percussion Ensemble performing a Free concert at the West Las Vegas Arts Center Located at 947 W. Lake Mead Ave. For more info call (702)229-4800  Show times from 2:00pm-4:00pm.

Thursday October 11th- October 14th in Durham North Carolina with the Ghalib Ghallab group. Rick will be featured on percussion.

Saturday November 3rd  Rick Arroyo Duo in Death Valley California at Furnace Creek Resort Inn (Private Wedding) from 3:45pm-6:30pm

                                    2008

Wednesday January 9th at the Hardrock Hotel and Casino in the Joint with the Harris Toddman Calypso group. (Private Party)show time from 8:30pm-9:00pm. Rick will be featured on the Congas.

Tuesday January 15th at Caesars Palace in the Augusta Ballroom with Nico Gutierrez Calypso Group. Show time from 6:00pm-8:00pm (Private Party). Rick will be featured at the Piano.

Friday February 1st and Saturday Feb. 2nd at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in the Rush Lounge with Ghalib Ghallab. Open to the public show times from 10:00pm -1:00am. Rick will be on percussion.

Saturday February 2nd at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in the Tower Ballroom with the Kenny Clark Trio Rick will be  featured at the Piano. (Private party) from 6:00pm-8:00pm.

Tuesday February 5th, 12th, 13th 19th ,20th  at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in the Rush Lounge with  Ghalib Ghallab.  Open to the Public10:00pm-1:00am Rick will be on Percussion.

February all month in the studio recording new CD Dr. Smooth.

Saturday April 19th  Rick Arroyo and the Latin Percussion Ensemble 10 piece Group at the East Las Vegas Community Center on the corner of Stewart and Eastern 250 N Eastern Ave. Salsa and Latin Jazz  with a great Dance floor. from 8:00pm - 11:00pm. for more info call (702)229-1515.

Rick Arroyo  Performing with Special Guest Louie Miranda