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Rique Pantoja & Friends at Feinstein's At Vitello's

Courtesy of Holland Greco | Posted on June 19, 2010

Where

Feinstein's At Vitello's
4349 Tujunga Ave
Studio City, CA
Map
818-769-0905

When

Fri, July 2, 2010
2 shows 8pm and 10pm

At Door

$15 + $13 food / drink minimum

Musicians

About

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. ...

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