JOHNNY POLANCO (MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST)
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Johnny Polanco is one of the most sought-after bandleaders in in the U.S. He has gained the distinction for making the type of contagious Latin Music that is truly appreciated by the dancing connoisseurs. Empowered by the extensive knowledge accumulated throughout nearly 35 years of professional musicianship, the leader of L.A.'s Conjunto Amistad is an autodiatic artist who has archieved a high degree skill of 13 instruments which include the tres and cuatro guitar, trombone, vibes and many more.
POLANCO has toured/recorded or performed with Johnny Pacheco, Cachao, Ray De La Paz, Charlie Zaa, Herman Olivera, Tito Puente Jr., Jimmy Bosch and many others. His T.V. credits include MOESHA, NEW LOVE BOAT, BUDDY FARO, FIRED UP and others. Film credits include DEATH WITH SMOOCHIE, DANCE WITH ME, CONTACT, I LIKE IT LIKE THAT and KNOCKOUT. T.V. Commercials include MILLER LITE BEER, NIKE, and others. CONJUNTO AMISTAD was formed in February, 1993. This band has influenced the growth and popularity of Salsa music for nearly a decade.
JOHNNY POLANCO Y SU CONJUNTO AMISTAD - AMISTAD PARA EL MUNDO ENTERO (2008)
many thanks to Nelson Rodriguez
Johnny Polanco Tres, Cuatro, Vibrafono, Guiro, Trombone, Violino
Jesus "El Niño" Pérez Arranger, piano, percussion, bass, coro
Ray De La Paz Voz
Jimmy Bosch Trombone
Ray Ramos Voz
Frankie Vazquez Voz
Frankie Morales Voz
Azuquita Voz, coro
Fabian Otero, Albeniz Quintana, Serge Kasminoth Piano
Manuel "Manny" Silvera, Jaime Covarribias, Eduardo Maldon, Jesus A.
Pérez Bass
José "Papo" Rodriguez, Fausto Cuevas, Joey De Leon, Gregory Moya,
Eugenio "Kiko" Osorio Congas
Fausto Cuevas, Humberto "Nengue" Hernandez, Joey De Leon, Gregoty
Moyo, Eugenio "Kiko" Osorio Timbales
Jose "Papo" Rodriguez, Joey De Leon, Gregory Moyo, Eugenio "Kiko"
Osorio Bongo
Eric Wright, William "Bill" Lamb, Eduardo Sanchez, Oscarito Martinez
Trumpets
Erich Marbach, Francisco Torres, Mike Daigeau, Serge Arsenault
Trombones
Robert "Anthony" Gil, Eduardo Maldon Saxes
Arthur "Artie" Webb Flute
Fabio Miranda, Roosevelt Cordova Voz
Kiko Osorio Coro
Roosevelt Cordova Coro
El gusto de mi salsa
Con computadora no
Amistad Para El mundo Entero
Why can't love be simple
Obscuridad
Cielo de Boriquen
Mi calena
Confusion
Homenaje a Johnny Pacheco
Tres y flauta
Rocio
Con computadora no remix
Happy Birthday
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