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“Corniel is a percussion colorist who stands head and shoulders above most of his peers. His great artistry is informed by his flawless technique, which he embellishes with his consummate taste.“ - Travis Rogers, JazzTimes

The Chembo Corniel Quintet performs an evening of Latin Jazz at Salem State's Recital Hall on Monday, February 9. Grammy nominee Corniel and his ensemble are known for their stylistic range and dazzling musicianship. 

Tickets

$15 general
$10 seniors

Free for students with ID and under 18*
Free for SSU faculty, staff and students*

*ID must be presented at the door even with advance reservations.  

Grammy Nominated Percussionist Wilson “Chembo” Corniel, Jr. studied music at The Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts in New York City, Pastore Music in New Jersey, and also attended La Escuela National de Arte (ENA) in Havana, Cuba in 1997 and 1999 under the direction of Chucho Valdez, Chembo taught at Purchase College, Drummer’s Collective in NYC. Chembo had the pleasure of working/touring and or recording with many artists such as Chucho Valdes, Larry Harlow, Tito Puente, Machito, Celia Cruz, Grady Tate, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Hilton Ruiz, Dave Valentin, Willie Colon, Angela Bofill, Steve Wilson, Ray Vega, Buddy Montogmery, Bob Baldwin, Chico Freeman and many more. Chembo leads his own Latin Jazz quintet since October 2001 and has landed a nomination from the 52nd NARAS GRAMMY AWARDS for the cd “Things I Wanted To Do” for "BEST LATIN JAZZ ALBUM" 2010. His new book along with co-author Victor Rendon was nominated in the “Educational Product” category for the 2025 Modern Drummer Readers Poll Awards! Chembo Corniel also endorses Latin Percussion (LP) products, REMO Heads, Vic Firth Sticks and Sabian Cymbals.