Manny Cepeda Orchestra (MCO) From a One-Man-Band to a 9 piece Salsa/Merengue/Cumbia/Bachata, and Cuban Music

Manny Cepeda Orchestra was recently selected as one of the artists on "Pandora Radio and as a Spotify Artist in 2022!" One of the most popular small groups of the Manny Cepeda Orchestra is the MCO Quartet. Their professional demeanor and stellar performance rank them as the # 1 Salsa Quartet in San Diego. The Manny Cepeda Orchestra can be tailored to your space and budget requirements, from a One-Man-Band to a full 11-piece Salsa Orchestra.

Manny Cepeda, a Puerto Rican composer and arranger, leader of the Manny Cepeda Orchestra has been inducted as a recording artist for his new CD productions "Roots/Raices" and “Padre Querido” featuring his original lyrics and musical arrangements. Manny drew back from his early childhood teaching of his famous uncle Rafael Cepeda and dedicated this CD to his honor. On his latest CD, Manny paid tribute to his father, Barber/Musician “Don Leonides Rivera.” The Manny Cepeda Orchestra Quartet continues to delight the audiences here in San Diego with his series "Salsa Under the Stars" held at The Headquarters District at Seaport Village every third Friday of the month from 6-9 pm and Little Italy’s Piazza Della Famiglia on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Manny’s core of the group is Aico Simon (Japan), Andy Fraguela (Panama), and Henry (Kiko), Jimenez (Puerto Rico).

The Manny Cepeda Orchestra repertoire is vast and features Salsa, Classic Salsa (70's & 80' covers), Merengue, Cumbia, Bachata, and Cuban music. Manny, a Latin Grammy nominee (Salsa/Fusion nomination 2017), also performs all his original music with his groups.