Henry Brun’s Awards and Recognition

• Has received Latin Grammy Recognition as Musician in the Tejano Category 2012
• has been a guest artist in 30 Grammy Nominated Productions – 2002 through 2012
• San Antonio Express News – Henry Brun & the Latin Playerz Christmas Concert CD Release Music Event – Best of 2011
• Proclamation by Mayor of Ponce, Puerto Rico, recognizing Henry Brun & the Latin Playerz’ 20 years of performance and touring – 2010
• San Antonio Community Radio – Heart and Soul Music Legend Award 2010
• American Federation of Musicians – Charles Walton Diversity Award Nomination – 2010
• Univision TV Premios A La Musica Latina – Best Latin Jazz Band 2009
• Texas Meeting and Events Magazine – Entertainment Category – Best of 2009
• Solar Latin Club – Henry Brun & the Latin Playerz’ “Rhythms and Reeds… A Tribute to the Master Duke Ellington – Best of 2009
• The Latin Jazz Corner – Henry Brun & the Latin Playerz’ “Rhythms and Reeds… A Tribute to the Master Duke Ellington / Latin Jazz Album of the Year Nomination – Best of 2009
• The Latin Jazz Corner – Henry Brun Percussionist of the Year Nomination – Best of 2009
• The Latin Jazz Corner – Henry Brun & the Latin Playerz’ “Rhythms and Reeds… A Tribute to the Master Duke Ellington / Best Latin Jazz Arrangement of the Year Nomination / Upper Manhattan Medical Group – Best of 2009
• Grammy Recognition / Musician and Producer / Tejano Category 2007
• Univision TV Premios A La Musica Latina – Best Latin Jazz Band 2007
• Univision TV Premios A La Musica Latina – Best Latin Jazz Band 2005
• Current Magazine – Latin Band of the Year 1996

Conga dynamo Henry Brun, nicknamed “Mr. Ritmo” by his fans, lives by the authenticity, dynamics and “cadencia” of the music he plays.  Born in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, Henry started playing congas at age seven.  His family returned to Puerto Rico, and by the time he was eleven, he was playing professionally.  While listening to and being influenced by Latin music pioneers such as Tito Puente, Patato, Buyú, Mongo and Candido, Henry developed his own unique style and technique on bongos and timbales.

Henry traveled around the world performing with the U.S. Air Force’s international band, “Tops in Blue”. This allowed him to expand his knowledge of global rhythms as well as work with legends such as Maynard Ferguson, Bob Hope, Lucille Ball, and several others

In 1989, Henry created The Latin Playerz, an ensemble that incorporates a variety of Latin styles with Rhythm and Blues, Swing, and straight ahead Jazz.  They’ve become a touring force, popular in the United States and around the world.

When not performing with his ensemble, Henry can often be found presenting educational workshops or touring with international acts such as Arturo Sandoval, Justo Almario, Charo, Los Lobos, Little Joe y La Familia, Los Texmaniacs & mas.  Henry’s vivacious performances infect the audience with the desire to join in on the fun during his shows.

For more than ten years Henry has been hosting the ever popular Latin Jazz Brunch  on Sundays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. C.S.T. on KRTU 91.7 FM OR listen anytime at www.krtu.org