Aventura: Henry Santos Jeter (vocals, background vocals); Anthony "Romeo" Santos (vocals); Wilmore "Bimbo" Franco, Lenny Santos (guitar); Eric 'Bori' Rivera (acoustic guitar, background vocals); Joshua Mateo (piano); Max Agende Santos (bass guitar); Jotan Afanador (drums); Jose Perdomo (congas); Leonard Reyes Zapata (bongos); Reynaldo Reyes Zapata (guiro); Noah Neve (background vocals).
Additional personnel: Miri Ben-Ari (violin); Hector "El Torito" Acosta, Gerry Grimaud, Jr., Don Omar, Wisin & Yandel.
KINGS OF BACHATA: SOLD OUT AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN is a triumphant homecoming for New York City natives Aventura. Formed in the Bronx with the intent of infusing Dominican bachata with the sounds of contemporary American R&B, Aventura released their first album in 1999, and built their following steadily but surely over subsequent releases. This 2007 two-disc live release, which finds the group playing to a sold-out crowd, is an enjoyable sampler of their smooth, tropical flavor (Aventura fall more on the traditional side than the hybrid or R&B side) and charismatic performances.