Roberto Pla Big Band Latino

ROBERTO PLA BIG BAND LATINO at The Fox & Firkin, South London on Sunday February 1 2026!

Fox & Firkin proudly presents Colombian master-percussionist Roberto Pla and his Big Band Latino.  Otherwise known as the Godfather of Latin Music in the UK, Roberto Pla will be heading up an all-star lineup of international musicians.  Expect a dazzling repertoire of salsa, Latin- jazz and tropical rhythms. 

Instrumental in bringing the authentic Latin beat to the UK, and known equally well on the pop and Latin scenes, Roberto has recorded and toured with artists including Boney M, Kate Bush, Joe Strummer, Motorhead and Slim Gaillard while the individual CVs of his band read like a Who’s Who of Latin and jazz music! 

Featuring the crème de la crème of the UK’s session musicians, the lineup for this very special Sunday bonanza features:

Graciela Rodriguez (Spain) – Vocals/hand percussion

Feliz Gonzalez (Cuba) – Vocals/percussion

Alphonso De Jesus (Colombia) – Vocals/percussion

Federico De Vittor (Italy) – Piano

Satin Singh (UK) – Conga drums

David Pattman (UK) – Bongos

Michele Montolliti (Italy) – Bass

Vancho Manoilovich (Macedonia) – Drums

Roberto Pla (Colombia) – Timbales

Adam Furness (UK) – Trumpet

Billy Rowlatt (UK) – Trumpet

Simon Finch (UK) – Trumpet

Karen L Straw (UK) – Trumpet

Kasia Kuchnicka (Poland) – Trombone

Eddie Rieband (UK) – Trombone

Paul Taylor (UK) – Trompone

Natasha Hansen (UK) – Baritone Sax

Anna Chai (UK) – Alto Sax

Otto Kampa (UK) – Alto Sax

William Wood (UK) –Tenor Sax

Booking in advance strongly recommended.  Come ready to dance!