Member Since: 30/08/2006
Band Website: www.gabrielmanzo.com
Band Members:
9-23-2006 Star Plaza Theater (photo by Lisa Harrold)~@~@~@~@~@~@~@~@~@~@~@~@~@~@~@~@~@~@~@~@~@~It isn't often someone is gifted with such an extraordinary
musical talent as Gabriel Manzo. And when, through years
of hard work and dedication, that individual hones his skill
into true mastery, his music speaks a unique, recognizable
language to all who hear him.
Gabriel's guitar work is amazingly versatile and inspirational.
He is accomplished in many genres including Latin Rock, Jazz,
Rock, Blues and Funk.
He has a clever knack for infectious rhythms, yet his forte is
melodic lead guitar work, spanning everything from tight,
flashy 8-bar solos to lengthy McLaughlin-esque escapades
in tasty, powerful and fiery improvisation. His seemingly
endless compositional creativity is complimented by his
overall musical maturity, rich vocal range and his
proficiency on bass guitar and percussion instruments.
Besides earning the respect of his listeners and colleagues,
Gabriel has also received two certificates of honor from the
City of San Francisco in recognition of his contribution to the
birth, life and history of Latin Rock music.CREDENTIALSLead guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and musical director of
the seminal Latin Rock band MALO 1980 to present.Appears extensively in landmark book titled "The Voices Of
Latin Rock" by Jim McCarthy and Ron Sansoe released 2004.Toured as part of Bo Diddley's band 1974-79.Toured as part of Pete Escovedo and Pablo Tellez's band
1979-80.Founded Many Faces with Sly & The Family Stone drummer
Greg Errico 1999, recorded CD with Don Smith of Traveling
Wilburys fame at the helm.Recorded with Bill Spooner of renowned rock band The Tubes.Recorded with Leonard Hayes of rock band Y & T.Recorded with studio luminary Vernon Black.Played and recorded with Jorge Santana Band 2000.Founded faith-based Latin Rock band BUENO 2000,
recorded successful CD backed by several tours.Co-founder and guitarist/songwriter for flamenco group
Guitarras Y Congas, recorded acclaimed CD "Chiles."Studied in depth as a student of noted jazz guitarist,
author and instructor, Warren Nunes.~@~@~@~@~@~@~@~@~@~@~@~@~@~@~@~@~@~@~@~@~
Influences:
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Great American Music Hall, San Francisco 10-29-2008 (photo by Dawn Manzo)
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San Bernadino 1-1-2009 (photo by Dawn Manzo)
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