El Perito Cuatro is a Copenhagen-based Danish-Chilean quartet that weaves together flamenco, rumba, Cuban son, salsa, jazz and Latin pop. The band is led by Chilean vocalist and percussionist Emilio 'El Perito' Labarca Arp, alongside Lasse Garcia Grøftehauge Jensen on flamenco guitar and Cuban tres, Kasper Krøll Dreyer on piano, and Niels Wilhelm Knudsen on double bass. They perform regularly at Danish venues and jazz festivals, often joined by guest soloists - most notably jazz violinist Søren Stensby, who has become a recurring presence in their live shows.
El Perito Cuatro performed at CPH Jazzfestival on July 9, 2025 at the venue Tango Y Vino in Copenhagen with Søren Stensby as guest soloist.
The band performed at Christiania Jazz Club in Copenhagen on May 21, 2025.
El Perito Cuatro held a concert at KunstSmedjen at Musicon in Roskilde on December 6, 2025 with Søren Stensby as regular guest.
Jazz violinist Søren Stensby has become a regular guest in the band after several joint tours in Germany with bassist Niels Wilhelm Knudsen.
Danish/Chilean quartet El Perito Cuatro blends flamenco, rumba, Cuban son, salsa, and jazz. Bring your own picnic and enjoy live music in an intimate setting.
Flamenco dancer La Kati performs with the Danish-Chilean quartet El Perito Cuatro, blending Spanish flamenco, rumba, Cuban son and jazz.