John Santos - 7x Grammy Nominated Afro-Latin Percussionist. Performed Or Recorded With Carlos Santana, Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, Paquito D'Rivera, Billy Cobham, Regina Carter, Arturo Sandoval!
Episode Notes
John Santos is a 7x Grammy nominated Latin percussionist. He’s one of the world’s foremost exponents of Afro-Latin music. He’s performed or recorded with Carlos Santana, Dizzy Gillespie, Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, Paquito D’Rivera, The Buenavista Social Club, Billy Cobham, Regina Carter and Arturo Sandoval among many others.
My featured song is “It Don’t Matter” from the album East Side Sessions by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.
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ROBERT’S SINGLES:
“SOSTICE” is Robert’s newest single, with a rockin’ Old School vibe. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”.
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“THE GIFT” is Robert’s ballad arranged by Grammy winning arranger Michael Abene and turned into a horn-driven Samba. Praised by David Amram, John Helliwell, Joe La Barbera, Tony Carey, Fay Claassen, Antonio Farao, Danny Gottlieb and Leslie Mandoki.
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“LOU’S BLUES”. Robert’s Jazz Fusion “Tone Poem”. Called “Fantastic! Great playing and production!” (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements) and “Digging it!” (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!
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“THE RICH ONES”. Robert’s sublime, atmospheric Jazz Fusion tune. Featuring guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn.
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Audio production:
Jimmy Ravenscroft
Kymera Films
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