Javier Diaz originally was tapped just to play rehearsals for one of the most iconic scenes in Steven Spielberg’s stunning West Side Story remake. But Diaz – who has wowed audiences of philharmonic orchestras, Broadway musicals, Afro Cuban street bands, salsa nightclubs, and worked with other musical greats including Lin-Manuel Miranda – caught the attention of the famed director. When the remake hits theaters, look for Diaz playing congas during the “Dance at the Gym” mambo number that relies on dance more than dialogue to foreshadow the impending bloodshed between rival street gangs. More.
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