Rique Pantoja - Live in LA (2022) [Hi-Res]

In this Fully Instrumental Album, Rique Pantoja, Whose Career was Marked by Partnerships with Names Like Gilberto Gil, Chico Buarque, Chet Baker and Santana, Exhibits his Experience and Influences with a Team of First-class Musicians. The Album was Recorded During a Performance at the Gallery Theatre, in Hollywood.

Rique Pantoja has a solid track record as composer, arranger, keyboardist, producer and song writer. His solo career has made him internationally known as a prolific writer in many styles. His cds have been released in the U.S., Japan, Australia, Europe and Korea. Rique was born in Rio de Janeiro where he worked extensively as pianist/musical director/arranger for some of the top pop artists, receiving the 1990 Brahma Extra Award “Grandes Nomes da Musica Popular Brasileira” and Victor Assis Brasil Award, in recognition of his important contributions to the music industry. He was member of the renowned " Cama de Gato" quartet; 86-87 best seller instrumental in Brazil. After 3 years at the Berklee College of Music (Boston) and another year studying privately, he moved to Paris where for 2 years worked on a number of projects. Currently based in L.A., Rique’s credits range from projects and performances with such renowned artists as:
Alejandro Sanz, Ricky Martin, Ernie Watts, Carlos Santana, Chet Baker, Alessandro Safina, Brenda Russel, Yasuko Agawa, Milton Nascimento, Ivan Lins, Djavan, Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa, João Bosco, Caetano Veloso, Gonzaguinha, Guinga, Toninho Horta, Marina, Simone, Lee Ritenour, Christopher Parkening, Jubilant Sykes, Steve Gadd, Israel Houghton, Ron Kenoly, Kirk Whalum etc
Music for videos & televison: 48 Angels ( Irish film ), the Disney movie Jungle 2 Jungle with Tim Allen, 1994 Cindy Award, 1994 Chicago
. Two of Rique’s compositions for classical guitar have been performed on Chris Parkenings’ world tour. Master class at Pepperdine University , Maibu, CA. Pantoja’s Salseada appears on the Yamaha Drum module DTXtreme instrument line. Endorsement with M-Audio, , iZotope and Melodyne.

Tracklist:
1.01 - Rique Pantoja - Arpoador (9:24)
1.02 - Rique Pantoja - Julinho (7:52)
1.03 - Rique Pantoja - 1000 Watts (7:31)
1.04 - Rique Pantoja - Da Baiana (6:47)
1.05 - Rique Pantoja - Bebop Kid (12:11)
1.06 - Rique Pantoja - Que Loucura (5:25)
1.07 - Rique Pantoja - Morena (6:43)
1.08 - Rique Pantoja - Pra Lili (12:18)