Coco Xpress are a 3, 4 or 5 piece lively and entertaining Latin band, playing popular modern salsa and merengue dance hits. They are based in London, but have travelled all over the world, from Dublin to Dubai! Coco Xpress started with a bang 9 years ago in 1999, playing a residency at a salsa club abroad in the Mediterranean, and on their return to London they rapidly grew in fame, playing weekly at all of the UK's top dance venues and at many private, corporate and wedding party events.

Hailed as one of London's 2 hottest salsa bands for the last 5 years, Coco Xpress frequently appear at all the festivals, salsa events and club nights on the Latin scene.
 
Playing Salsa, Merengue, Bugaloo, Bomba, Lambada and more - representing all the popular Latino rhythms and countries, from Cuba to Colombia via Santo Domingo, this band will guarantee an excellent night's entertainment, for top dancers and left-footed tropical party-goers alike.
 
One of the reasons Coco Xpress is so loved by its fans is that they always have the same line-up of great musicians, playing with great swing and without sheet music... add to this slick choreography and a great rapport with the crowd!
 
Coco Xpress features Ecuadorian singer Jorge who is not only the owner of a rich voice but also an entertaining manner and some slick dance routines. Also, in the front line is female alto sax/ flute player/ singer Nina: not only a strong musician but also a smooth dancer - to make the band as easy on the eyes as it is on the ears! The line-up is rounded off with Biembo from the Dominican Republic- swinging on bass guitar/ vocals. Extra line-ups include Dominican Wilson "El Diablo" - a maniacal devil at the piano, and Hamis on conga drums. All in all an extremely talented group of musicians who know that on-stage presentation and lively performance is every bit as important as musicianship.
 
Coco Xpress can play 100% salsa music when requested, but their unique line-up guarantees the best genuine Merengue music of any small band in the UK, as they have 2 Dominican musicians - from the home of Merengue music - the Dominican Republic. Many newcomers to Latin music find merengue music much more enjoyable and accessible - and easy to dance to - than Salsa, and just as much fun!! 

Coco Xpress have an impressive list of clients and venues, including: A weekly residency (for 14 months) at the prestigious Dover Street Wine Bar; 3 weeks at the Holiday Inn Eilat; Dubai Creek Golf Club; Bahrain Hilton;10 weeks contract on Royal Caribbean Cruises, Fred Olsen Cruises, British Airways; London Airport; Newcastle Airport, Domnican Republic Embassy, Capa Cana luxury resort Dominican Republic; British Airways; London Airport; Royal Albert Hall - end of "Carmen" opera party; Harrods, Mappin & Webb Jewellers; Debenhams, The Pier, House of Fraser, Arsenal Football Stadium Matchday; Chelsea Football Club; Olympia Exhibition Hall, London Aquarium, the Christmas/New Year Races @ Kempton Park; Friends of the Earth; Jose Cuervo Tequila; RAF Lakenheath, Price Waterhouse/Coopers; Fabric, The Baltic, Fredericks, PPL; McMenemy Hill; Hugo Boss, Peppers media, Financial Times, Standard Life, S J Berwin Solicitors, The Saxo Bank, Barclays Bank, 1 Lombard Street, Trader Vics @ London Hilton, Milk PR, TUC, Labour Party Conference 2003 + 2004, Britsh Telecom, Fitness First, Grosvenor House Hotel; Millennium Mayfair Hotel; Kensington Roof Gardens; Whiteleys Shopping Centre; Warner Brothers Cinemas; British Museum; Museum of Mankind; the Greenwich Festival; Kingston Riverside Festival; Lemon Tree arts centre - Aberdeen; Glaxo Smith Kline; Tchibo Coffee; American Theme Events; Oxford/Cambridge Summer Balls; National Theatre Christmas Party; Royal Festival Hall Christmas party; Dublin Salsa Championships 2001; Cedar IT Castlebar, Ireland; and many weddings, office parties, Universities, Stately homes, themed events...

Coco Xpress is equally suitable for parties, weddings (more than 400 played so far) and corporate events as it is for full-on Salsa dance nights, and will bring a repertoire of songs suitable for whichever occasion. They can also provide CD background music between sets, professional dancers or displays, dance classes, DJ's and other ideas to make the evening swing. They are based in London, with frequent appearances in the Capital's busiest salsa venues, but will travel anywhere, and have recently performed for 3 months on a luxury cruise liner all around South America to Rio!

Captain Tom Smith, Sandhurst Military Academy
The band were fantastic and really created exactly the right mood for the evening. I would definitely use them again. Once again, thanks. 

Andrew & Giovanni, Wedding, Bristol
We just wanted to thank you, the band and the dancers for giving us a great time on Friday. Everyone was totally blown away by the band and dancers. It was a great end to a perfect day. I'm sure you will be getting a few bookings on the basis of last Friday!
 
Meera and Mike
This is just a quick note to say, thank you so much for making our dream wedding come true on Sunday 9th October at Ettington Park in Stratford Upon Avon. Your band are amazing. We danced, and danced and danced and the atmosphere was incredible - and you helped us achieve that. Thank you - we had so much fun. I hope we can also see you on your tours around London and will definitely recommend you. We are so happy - thank you.

Graham, Vodaphone UK
We all had a really good night. People are saying it was the best reception that they had been to, and I think a big part of that was down to the band. As you know, they are excellent and we couldn’t have wished for anything better. I am looking forward to coming to see the band at one of your upcoming gigs in the near future. Good luck and best wishes for your own upcoming event. 
 
Rosy Turner, Egham College
Just to say, thank you all so much - it was a truly fabulous evening. The music was great, the way you encouraged and cajoled everyone to get on the dance floor was great, everything was just brilliant. We were so thrilled and will definitely recommend you to everyone we meet! It just went far too quickly and we both wish we could do it all over again (without all the stress of planning!). Please do extend my sincere thanks to the rest of the band.
 
Nadine May, Wedding, Milton Keynes
The band were absolutely fantastic and put on a brilliant and professional performance. The energy was amazing and the music got everyone up and dancing. The guests all had a fabulous time and said how much they enjoyed the live music. I think I can safely say a good time was had by all. I hope that you enjoyed the evening as much as we all did!
 
Katy and Ed Perrin, Wedding
Thanks to you, Coco Xpress and the 2 dancers for a great performance at our wedding reception. I made a great choice booking Coco Xpress. We had a great time, as did our friends and family. We have already been asked for your contact details from guests too! The dance class and the band's performance were spot on and we hope to be able to catch a gig of yours next time we are in the UK. Many thanks again and best wishes.