T-SKAH-SHAH

Frantz Laventure Master Percussionist, Keyboardist, Songwriter. Frantz began his musical career at the early age of 13 years old jamming in the parks in Brooklyn and Manhatan. At the age of 16 he joined the Band "Skah-Shah" and brought a new style of percussion to the Haitian music which most percussionists are playing today, Frantz remained an active member of Skah-Shah untill he enlisted in the U.S Army. While in the service, he had the opportunity to travel to Europe. There, he performed with several German Latin-style bands. While stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas, Frantz played on stage with the late maestro Tito Puente. Continuing his musical career, he received several certificates from the conservatory of music in Germany. After serving 13 years 6 month active duty 5 years Reserve 2 years Ntional Guard honorably in the U.S Military, Frantz attended College where he received a degree in Criminal Justice, and a minor in music. His musical accomplishments of songs are a masterpeice of work with songs sucth as "Gentle Wind" "Always number 1." "Sil le faut" ..