Susie Hansen is a long-time favorite in Los Angeles, where she has led her band since 1990.  With her powerful electric violin in the forefront and an accompanying crew of some of L.A.’s finest Latin musicians, Hansen’s approach to Latin Jazz and Salsa is captivating. Hansen, a native of Chicago, has developed her own unique and exciting style by drawing on various forms of jazz and Latin music. She has combined her own interpretation of traditional Cuban charanga, a predecessor of Salsa, which features both violin and flute, along with the ever-potent fire of Afro-Cuban rhythms and the compelling harmonies of straight-ahead jazz. Her all-star band includes man of the Southern California areas best known Latin artists.   For additional information on Susie and her musicians, visit her website at www.susiehansen.com.