Hollywood Independent Studios

The Place Jazz Club

Presents Live Show (Live Recording)

BATACUMBELE

Live Musicians (Batacumbele):

Angel "Cachete" Maldonado - Congas / Batas (RIP)
Freddie Navas - Bongos / Cowbell / Guiro
Charlie Cotto - Timbales (RIP)
Jose Martinez - Drums
Papo Vazquez - Trombone
Charlie Sepulveda - Trumpet
Piro Rodriguez - Trumpet
Hector Venero - Sax / Flute
Eric Figueroa - Piano
Eddie "Guagua" Rivera - Bass (RIP)
Jose 'Chegui" Ramos - Vocal (RIP)
Jerry Medina - Vocal / Trumpet
Jose Cordero - Vocal

Live Guest Artists:

Edgardo Morales - Timbales Solo (RIP) (A La I Ole)
Jerry Rivas - Guitar "Tres" Solo" (A La I Ole)

© Live Recorded by Miguel "Pollo" Torres
Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. February 1983.

© Cover Designed and Studio Recording Sound Mastering by Freddie Navas (纳智杰).
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA. February 15, 2023.

Note: The sound of this recording is not perfect because it was recorded with a very small cassette recorder. It was taken to a recording studio to master the audio to a much better level to be heard and appreciated. We thank you for listening to it and for following the history of the legacy of this excellent Batacumbele orchestra its original musicians in the 80s.

To Master Angel "Cachete" Maldonado (RIP). Founder of Batacumbele. In his memory this live recording is dedicated, Amen!

© 2026 All Copyrights Reserved by
Batacumbele Orchestra, Miguel "Pollo" Torres and Producer Freddie Navas (纳智杰) Hollywood Independent Studios. Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA.

Valencia Community College Jazz Band

Drums Solo by Freddie Navas (纳智杰)

Filmed at Valencia Community College
Orlando, FL. June 1993

Song: Songo Rumba Jazz

Percussionists:

Freddie Navas - Timbales

Eddie Montes - Congas

Barry Smith - Drums

Filmed live at:

Valencia Community College Theater
Orlando, FL. - May 1993

Mambo Timbal Jazz Solo

Percussionist - Freddie Navas (纳智杰)

© Musical arrangement courtesy of its original Producers/Composers

We recommend using headphones 🎧 for a better music appreciation of the sound and enjoyment of the performance.

Filmed live in Mobile, AL. - April 2009

Hollywood's Puerto Rico Rumba 🇵🇷

Song: Timbales & Bongos Solos

All Percussion Instruments Performed By Multi-Percussionist Freddie Navas (纳智杰)

The Timbales, Bongos, Congas and Cowbell sounds programmed by The Millenium MPS-850 E-Drums Set

We recommend using headphones 🎧 for a better music appreciation of the sound and enjoyment of the performance. 👍

Filmed at Hollywood Independent Studios
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA
February 15, 2024

"Happy Veterans Day 2025"

Song: Hollywood "Hot Salsa" Latin Jazz 2025

Drummer: Freddie Navas (纳智杰)

Drums: Millenium MPS 850 E-Drum Set

Music Arrangement Courtesy of Jon Presstone (https://www.storyblocks.com/.../hot-salsa-347720122.html)

Note: We recommend using headphones 🎧 for a better music appreciation of the sound and enjoyment of the performance.

Filmed at:

Hollywood Independent Studios
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA
November 11, 2025

Song: Morning Rhythms Fiesta (Mambo Jazz)

Live Drummer - Freddie Navas (纳智杰)

Drums - Millenium MPS-850 E-Drums Set

Courtesy Music by - © https://stocktune.com/

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Filmed at:
Hollywood Independent Studios
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA
October 4, 2025

Song: Hollywood Mambo Jazz Groove

Live Drummer - Freddie Navas (纳智杰)

Drums - Millenium MPS-850 E-Drums Set

© Courtesy Music/Band - Arranged/Composed by Tech_Oasis (https://pixabay.com/users/tech_oasis-43881167/)

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Filmed at Hollywood Independent Studios
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA
March 27, 2025

Song: Son Con Cuero's Groove (Ray Barretto)

Piano & Bass / Timbales & Bongos / Cowbell & Guiro / Congas by
Freddie Navas (纳智杰)

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Filmed at Hollywood Independent Studios
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA
March 16, 2025