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Smokin Joe Escriba

About Me

Smokin Joe Escriba, born and raised in Seattle, Wa., is currently the musical director for the world famous "Legends in Concert" show on the Las Vegas strip. He performs nightly on sax, flute, keyboards, and percussion and is the musical arranger for all of their shows worldwide.
Performance Credits-
Celine Dion, Brian McKnight, The O'Jays, Brian Setzer, The Doobie Brothers, Diana Ross, Kim Carnes, Lou Gramm, The Sugar Hill Gang, Will Lee, Little Anthony & The Imperials, Martha & The Vandellas, Faith Hill & Tim McGraw, Drew Carey, Jay Leno, "Triumph-the insult comic" David Foster, Sheena Easton, Ne-Yo, Eddie Money, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Dells, Stephanie Powers, Neil Sedaka, Billy Gilman, David Cassidy, Louis Prima Jr., Tower Of Power, Nell Carter, Sophie B. Hawkins, Crystal Gayle, Melissa Mancester, Wayne Newton, Leslie Gore, the 5th Dimension, Lon Bronson All-Star Band, and more...
Writing & Arranging-
Film
"Tears Of A King" - 7film7 released Dec. 20th 2008
Television
"The Last Comic Standing" (NBC)
Larry David - "Earth To America" (Emmy Nominee) (TBS)
Ron White - "The Ron White Show" (WB Channel)
Wayne Newton - "The Entertainer" (E! channel)
"Taquita & Kaui" (MTV)
"The Vegas Show" (FOX 5 Las Vegas)
"Liberty On The Street" (TNC Television Japan)
Showrooms
"Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame" 2008 Cleveland OH
Celine Dion's "Black & White Gala" 2005 Ceasars Palace Las Vegas
Robert Smigels "Poopapalooza" -2007 Ceasars Palace
Robert Smigels "Triumph come poop with me" - 2006 Flamingo Hilton
Wayne Newton - 2006 Christmas Show - The Flamingo Hilton
David Cassidy 2007 Christmas Show on tour
"Comedy You Can't Refuse" Featuring the Cast of HBO's "Soprano's"
"Legends In Concert" Imperial Palace Showroom on the Las Vegas Strip
"Viva Vavoom" - Ceasars Palace Las Vegas
"Tribute" Myrtle Beach SC
"Zowie Bowie" Red Rock Station Las Vegas
"Lon Bronson All Star Band" Las Vegas
"Metropolitan Club" Las Vegas
"Long Live The King" -Simon Will Prod. tour
The Late "Nell Carter" Beverly Hills
Recording & Production
Little Anthony & The Imperials "You'll Never Know" 2008
Lon Bronson All Star Band "Live" Strokeland Records 2005
Doc Kupka -Strokeland Records 2005
The Hornzmen "HZM" 2007 Indie
Brigitte Valdez "Brigitte" BMV Music 2004 Indie
Judy Lombino "Looking Through The Eyes Of Faith" 2007 Indie
Michael Soli "Shine" 2000 Indie
Michael Soli " Bermuda" 2007 Indie
Smokin' Joe Escriba & The Carnival All Stars "Funky As Charged" 1997 Indie
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Member Since: 31/07/2007
Band Website: smokinjoewriter.com
Band Members: Joe
Influences: Lenny Pickett, Michael Brecker, Gerald Albright, Branford Marsalis, Marc Russo, David Sanborn, Hank Crawford, Dexter Gordon, Stanley Turrentine, Sonny Stitt, John Williams, Alan Silvestri, John Barry, Quincy Jones, Jamiroquai, Brand New Heavies, James Brown, P-funk, Tower Of Power, EWF, Jerry Hey, Stevie Wonder, BB King, Motown (funk Brothers), Derek Trucks, etc....
Sounds Like: If Lenny Pickett and Michael Brecker had a crack baby
Record Label: Unsigned