As a creation of
guitarist/composer André van Berlo and drummer Joost Kroon, Panchito
had its first rehearsals in the autumn of 1999. In the early days
the group mostly played compositions of Paquito d'Rivera, Mario
Bauza, Ray Barretto and Oscar Hernandez, which Andre arranged. It
didn't take too long however, until their own compositions were
integrated in their repertoire which, in combination with their
various music backgrounds, make up the fundament of their energetic
music.
Since then, Panchito has developed and created a new unique music
style that is the synergy between Latin, Jazz, Symphonic Rock and
Tango Nuevo. Performing the compositions of bandleader and guitar
player Andre van Berlo, they create a great and balanced sound
unlike anything else. The Jazzy Upbeat Latin Rock compositions with
a taste of Miami swing are rejuvenating to the listener, shifting
moods through subtle changes in melody and harmony, taking them to
places they didn't even know existed. Existing of 10 members with an
unlimited passion for music the band creates an impressive
appearance and a great sound!
In 2006 Panchito recorded and released their first album named
Resurreccion, which was more than just music, it was a music
statement! Both public and critics have embraced this new sound that
feels like a long awaited fresh breeze...
That became even more evident through the attention they got from
radio/music stations world wide(Canada, US, Colombia, Argentina, UK,
Germany, Puerto Rico, Australia, etc etc..)
PANCHITO - RESURRECCION (2006)
This album will touch you, move you, make you crazy and it will make you want more,. MUCH MORE. The Jazzy Upbeat Latin Rock compositions with a taste of Miami swing are rejuvenating to the listener, fresh, different. Get ready go out of your mind.
André van Berlo (guitar/compositions)
Martijn de Laat (Trumpet)
Rik Mol (Trumpet)
Kwint van Dijck (Altsaxophone)
Louk Boudesteijn (Trombone)
Rein Godefroy (Piano/Synthesizer)
Jeroen Vierdag (Bass)
Stefan Brodte (Congas)
Matthias Haffner (Timbales)
Joost Kroon (Drums)
review by Chip Boaz: PANCHITO - RESURRECCION (2006)
review by Dr. Ana Isabel Ardonez: PANCHITO - RESURRECCION (2006)
1 First Flight 2 Lies 3 Templo Isis 4 Sahita 5 Minha Magia 6 Struggle For Life 7 Morena 8 Resurrección 9 Name Of A Rose 10 Hasta Siempre
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