Justo Almario

Justo Pastor Almario Gómez (born 18 February 1949) is a Colombian-born, Los Angeles–based flutist, saxophonist and Latin jazz group leader.

[4][5] Born in Sincelejo and raised in Medellin, Almario comes from a family musical tradition, dedicated since childhood to playing woodwind instruments.

[6] Justo Almario grew up during the glory days of Colombian music, with the big bands led by Lucho Bermúdez.

Since then, his saxophone, flute, and clarinet performances have appeared on hundreds of recordings by artists that include the Commodores, Freddie Hubbard, Jennifer Lopez, the Winans, Patrice Rushen, Luis Miguel, Charles Mingus, Chaka Kahn, and Cachao and on the scores of films like Dirty Dancing, Happy Feet, Rio, and Sideways.

He also played in the group Koinonia with guests including Machito, Tito Puente, Cal Tjader and Poncho Sánchez.