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Tess Escoto

About Me

Start with traditional Latin toss in a taste of southern Gospel and blend it all up with a hint of soul you'll have the sound of the extraordinary Teresa Tess Escoto.ALSO CHECK OUT HER SPANISH SITE, MYSPACE.COM/TESSENESPANOL Her voice is soulful yet reflects the deep Latin roots from Texas to Mexico. She's a phenomenon to many because she can hold her own in both English and Spanish and sings traditional songs as well as belting out gospel. Teresa started her career singing at her fathers small church at the very young age of 4. By the time she was 9 she was already playing piano and helping lead worship.

Even at that young age she was touching people lives and exciting audiences both young and old. She move from Arizona to Los Angeles and started attending Andrae Crouch's church in 1998.

Seeing something very extraordinary in this young Latino girl Andrae and Sandra took her under their wing exposed her to various styles of music from Gospel and funk to European and Rock, as well as singing on his Christmas album. Tess was given the position as Youth Choir Ensemble director, at Andrae's church, with previous being director Olivia McClurkin, she had big shoes to fill -- she shaped and motivated the choir members and developed an outstanding praise team.

During that time she started working on her own project Isaiah 61, opening for such acts as Crystal Lewis, Angelo & Veronica, Out Of Eden, and Marcos Barrientos.

Continuing to lead worship and build worship departments for various churches, in 2003 she formed GiG Productions with business partner platinum producer Jeff Arcio.

Together they formed the Indie label New Vintage Records,The in 3 years the company has grown and boast a stable of talented artists all under the experience musical direction of Tess and Jeffs business experience.

She has performed with numerous artists which include Michael Jackson, Andrae Crouch, Crystal Lewis, Marilyn McCoo, Billy Graham......

She has written songs or produced for Warner Bros artist Paul Rodriguez, CanZion Productions artist Vincente Montano and Gamaliel Ruiz as well as other gospel Latin artists.

Currently she is working on her own project of both English and Spanish songs of positive/spiritual music that has been accepted well by both secular and Christian audiences.

Her sound has been described as blend of Gospel and Latin jazz. Her title track Changes reflects our uncertain times and expresses hope to all.


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Member Since: 29/12/2005
Band Website: www.gigproductions.net " www.gigproductions.net
Influences: Gospel: Andrae & Sandra Crouch, 2nd Chapter of Acts, James Cleveland, Winans, Yolanda AdamsOther Music: Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Chante Moore, Mariah, Larry Graham,I'm still being influenced, I've just listed a few....
Sounds Like: Chante Moore, Floetry....
Record Label: GiG Productions / New Vintage Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

mata ese buey...

mo' later.....
Posted by on Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:52:00 GMT

Album

Finally!after much hard work - my release date is April 23, 2007. Thanks for buying my album online at gig-productions.com or gigproductions.net. If you haven't picked it up, because it's at a specia...
Posted by on Sun, 25 Mar 2007 22:08:00 GMT

What is more important, enjoying music or playing for a living?

I love music, don't get me wrong. All music, I think has some merit - sometimes just to show you what's good and bad.There's something about gospel that I crave. I'm involved in the LA Chapter of the ...
Posted by on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 01:01:00 GMT

What IS up everyone?

For some of you who know me, you know that I've had some stuff happen to me regarding my family and and that UGLY disease, cancer. Well, it seemed a few weeks ago that my Aunt Connie was diagnosed wit...
Posted by on Sat, 02 Sep 2006 19:05:00 GMT

First Post!

.. Hey you all! I'm finally releasing my album (solo).... I know it's been a long time coming; sorry you can't hear the songs yet, as you know, they are working on this feature. I've been s...
Posted by on Sat, 31 Dec 2005 18:34:00 GMT