Dutch trumpet player Maite Hontelé is masterful at connecting musical worlds and audiences. With her recognizable sound and love for melody and rhythm, she’s shared stages and studios with icons such as Rubén Blades and Oscar D'Leon. Her new project is called Maite Hontelé & La Novia: a nine-piece all-star ensemble with leading musicians from the contemporary Latin jazz scene. One key link is bassist and Latin Grammy winner Adinda Meertins, who helped shape the musical identity of La Novia. The new album was mixed by internationally renowned producer and engineer Fab Dupont, who has collaborated with Bad Bunny, Shakira and Snarky Puppy. The record blurs all boundaries between Latin, pop and jazz, with Hontelé and La Novia giving it all a good shake-up. These nine exceptional musicians automatically transform the stage into a sonic celebration with their musicality and sheer pleasure of playing.
