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Ritmo Masacote
The hottest Latin Jazz Band to hit the Market! Ritmo Masacote is a 9 piece Latin jazz band that fuses different musical styles ranging from Bebop to Spoken Word to Smooth Jazz into an intoxicating Latin flavor.
Its sound is a mix of high tempo and upbeat Salsa to smooth, melodic Latin Jazz. Led by pianist Joel "Masacote" Massicot, Ritmo Masacote performs original scores with highly percussive songs and infectious rhythms.
Ritmo Masacote made its much anticipated debut in May 2006 when it released its first album "MASACOTE," to rave reviews. Its versatility has made it a crowd pleaser from the salsa club setting to festivals to intimate gatherings.
Moreover, the band has become quite popular for being coupled in special stage appearances with the company's dancers (Masacote Dance Company), an internationally renowned group of dancers known for their breathtaking performances and visually stunning choreographies.
In 2008, it will be releasing its 2nd album titled "Fantagious" in a 2-hour sit down theater production.
--- Joel "Masacote" Massicot ---
Producer, Arranger, and Composer extraordinaire! Joel Massicot is an accomplished jazz & reggae musician, having studied piano since the year 1986, trumpet since 1987, and saxophone & drums since 1991.
As a versatile musician, Joel has trained to play in different musical genres (jazz, reggae, funk, salsa, and Latin jazz). A former Jazz student of Howard University’s School of Fine Arts Music Department in DC, Joel is now based in Boston, MA.
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Fantagious: Latin Jazz CD by Ritmo Masacote
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Joel Massicot returns with second Latin Jazz Album Fantagious"
IRRESISTIBLE, TOE-TAPPING, HIP, & HEAD-SHAKINGLY GROOVY!" - Kevin Ball (WGBH 89.7, Boston)
Musicians: Joel Masacote" Massicot - Piano & Musical Director Panagiotis Andreou - Bass & Vocals Pablo Chino" Nuez Jr.
Timbales, Bongos, Minor Percussion Pablo Bencid (Drums) Luisito Quintero - Congas Tim Mayer - Alto & Tenor Saxophone Richie Viruet - Trumpet ...
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"Discovery has always been humanity's best friend: consider dogs, fire, and the wheel. My discovering the joy of salsa dancing has led to happy feet and yet another way to quench my ongoing thirst for fresh, juicy music. Discovering Ritmo Masacote, the recording created by Joel "Masacote" Massicot. I experienced a collection of work by various artists clearly demonstrating how to fuse several styles into a unique blend of tasty musical treats -- all in one package. Ritmo Masacote's gift is obvious from the first downbeat you hear. The CD's flavor is irresistible, toe-tapping, hip, and head-shakingly groovy. If you don't move to this Ritmo, you are not alive. Not one to rest on his laurels, however, Mr. Massicot whips up another great concoction with his second release, Fantagious. As Joel notes, "With this production we wanted to let our creativity be a contagious, free-flowing fantasy." Fantagious starts with Herbie Hancock's "Maiden Voyage;" Herbie would be impressed with this interpretation. On this release, cuts five, six, and seven comprise "The Fantagious Suite," which opens with a beautifully soothing solo piano introduction from the bandleader. The suite continues with a solid melody established by the horn section, which blends a jazz approach with the Latin percussion section. Everyone can relate to this album, which creatively amalgamates a number of musical styles without losing the passion of its expressive delivery."
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