Nash Hernandez Orchestra

Specialties

Wedding receptions, private parties, corporate events, fundraisers.

History

Established in 1949.

Trumpeter, Nash Hernandez, began the Nash Hernandez Orchestra in 1949. The initial musicians of the band were all Hispanic, many of whom were taught to play by Nash. Many other diverse musicians have played in the group throughout its history, with many of them going on to their own successful careers. The band plays a wide mix of big band swing, Latin/​Salsa, and classic R&B, making it a popular group for weddings and other events. We have played for generations of wedding receptions and satisfied thousands of happy couples. We also play corporate events for companies such as Dell and 3M among others. The orchestra continues today under the direction of Nash’s son, drummer Ruben Hernandez, who began playing in the band at age 11.

Meet the Business Owner

Ruben H.

Business Owner

Born in 1959, Ruben began playing drums at the age of 5, began playing in the orchestra at age 11 and played exclusively with the band for 15 years before branching out to play in other groups. Even when playing in other groups, Ruben continued to perform with the band around other performance schedules. These other groups provided Ruben with a well rounded background of other styles and business practices, which he has put to use as the director of the Nash Hernandez Orchestra. Ruben took over the orchestra after his father’s death in 1994 and has led the band for 20 years and continues to lead the band.