Since it’s inception in 2001, Ray Rodriguez y Swing Sabroso have generated a growing number of loyal fans throughout the tri-state area and abroad. The group’s distinctive style (Salsa Dura) is the result of the unique and extensive musical back grounds of the band’s individual members, who have performed and recorded with some of the most recognizable names in Latin Music before joining together to integrate Swing Sabroso. Ray Rodriguez y Swing Sabroso recorded their debut CD appropriately entitled “Baila con Swing Sabroso”, which has been getting great reviews by specialized media and continues to be a favorite with many DJ’s and Dancers. They have also been signed by “Freestyle Records” a label from the UK who released 2 separate CD compilations. Ray was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, the birth place of Rafael Hernandez, Puerto Rico’s foremost composer, and raised in Brooklyn and New York City’s Spanish Harlem homegrounds to Tito Puente, Ray Barretto and many other salsa icons. He began his musical career at an early age and went on to study at the renowned Brooklyn Conservatory of Music where he majored in music theory, counterpoint, harmony and arranging. Subsequently, he continued studying at the Bronx Community College and with selected private teachers. Ray Rodriguez y Swing Sabroso continue to perform with great reviews at such venues as Lincoln Center, S.O.B.s, LQ’s Philadelphia Salsa Congress, NYC Salsa Congress, at many festivals and clubs. They have also shared the stage with Grammy award winner Eddie Palmieri, Conjunto Clasico, Oscar Deleon, El Gran Combo and many other International acts. Baila con Swing Sabroso is the premier release by World Stage Recordings, the indie label that Ray Rodriguez established in 2005.