Gaby Cotter & The Timba Messengers
Bio:
New England’s hottest Latin-jazz & salsa ensemble – six world-class musicians led by vocalist/percussionist Gaby Cotter, fusing the fire of timba, salsa dura, and Afro-Cuban grooves with the freedom and sophistication of modern jazz.
Formed in 2018, The Timba Messengers bring Havana’s golden-era son and New York’s Latin-jazz legacy straight to your dance floor. Blazing trumpet and sax solos float over rock-solid percussion (congas, timbales, bongo, güiro) while Gaby’s commanding voice and infectious calls pull every guest into the celebration. One minute you’re swaying to a sensual bolero, the next you’re in a full-on salsa casino rueda that turns your reception into Old Havana after dark.
Perfect for couples who want their wedding to feel like an international destination without the passport, or any event that deserves high-energy, elegant, cross-cultural sophistication.
Genre / Style:
Timba • Salsa Dura • Latin Jazz • Afro-Cuban • Son • Bolero • Cha-cha-cha
Ideal for:
Latin-inspired weddings • Multicultural celebrations • Upscale cocktail hours • Corporate events with global flair • Destination-style receptions
Little Known Fact:
The band’s name pays homage to the “messengers” of Afro-Cuban rhythm who carried the tradition from Havana to New York and beyond; every set is a love letter to that lineage
Years Playing:
Since 2018
