Orquesta Riverside (known as Orquesta Havana Riverside between 1938 and 1941) was a highly successful
Cubanbig band that was amongst the most popular ensembles of the 1940s and 1950s.[1] Founded in 1938, it was originally directed by local musician
Enrique González Mantici [
de] until 1945. Other directors were Antonio Sosa (1945–47), Pedro Vila (1947–57),
Adolfo Guzmán (1957–62), Argelio González and Nelson Arocha.[2]
In 1993, the ensemble disbanded after a long period lacking success. Years later, Raúl Nacianceno Miyares, a former saxophonist in the band, revived the name of the band with young music graduates, playing the same arrangements as 50 years ago.[3]
^Díaz Ayala, Cristóbal (Fall 2013).
"Orquesta Havana Riverside"(PDF). Encyclopedic Discography of Cuban Music 1925-1960. Florida International University Libraries. Retrieved 7 March 2018.