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Panchito
– A Smokin’ ten-piece Latin Jazz Orchestra –

This ten-piece Latin Jazz orchestra from Rotterdam has steadily been on it’s way up since the release of their debut “Resurrección” and already has made its marks in Latin and Jazz music worldwide! No wonder that this group, under the artistic leadership of André van Berlo, has become a true success story! Their music has been aired on radio stations world wide among which are Jose Rizo’s show “Jazz on the latin side” and Rafe Gomez’ US national radio show “The Groove Boutique”, and got a great number of reviews in magazines among which: Latin Beat Magazine! They even managed to enter the US jazz album charts on the 23rd place and stay in the charts for more than 7 weeks.

Panchito consists of ten handsome, driven, passionate men who are in the bloom of their lives and are really exploding with energy! They combine all of the important musical elements in one amazing package: powerful performances, pristine production, boundless energy, original arrangements, and phat Latin rhythms!

Quotes from the press:
“They possess a distinctive voice and sound easily recognizable. Full of energy, up-tempo rhythms, a portion of fusion and very modern arrangements. Strong playing, almost becoming a Big Band at times.”
– Latin Jazz Network –
“Latin-American rhythms are injected with fire and passion as well as with an amazing competence. Although rooted in a traditional Latin jazz language, Panchito conveys an astonishing alchemy and in the process carries its own voice in an innovative and surprising way.”
– Dr. Ana Isabel Ordonez –
“…Upon hearing Resurrección I was happily surprised to be exposed the great sound generated by guitarist/ composer André van Berlo and his Dutch band from Rotterdam in the Netherlands. This music compares to anything being done worldwide, with a flavor that combines jazz with Latin and Rock elements.
– Latin Beat Magazine –
“His serious passion for Afro-Cuban music really comes through his writing - it’s exciting to listener & musician alike. Put this fusion of ideas over a tight ensemble with great jazz soloists that would compete on the level & feel of a New York jazz musicians, and you have one happening CD that you’ll enjoy hitting the repeat button more than a few times.”
– Paul V. Gaspar/Jazz24/7 –
Panchito
– A Smokin’ ten-piece Latin Jazz Orchestra –

Sinds de release van hun debuut album Resurrección gaat het alleen maar crescendo met de 10 koppige Latin Jazz formatie uit Rotterdam, en zijn ze niet meer weg te denken uit de Nederlandse Jazz en Latin scene.
Het zijn allemaal jonge heren die een enorme hoeveelheid muzikale bagage met zich meebrengen uit groepen als bijv. New Cool Collective, Nueva Manteca, Cubop City Bigband, maar floreren werkelijk stuk voor stuk in deze eigentijdse energieke combinatie van Nederlands muzikaal talent!
Niet verwonderlijk dat deze groep onder leiding van gitarist/componist André van Berlo een waar succes is geworden want in het jaar na het verschijnen van hun debuut plaat worden de mannen wereldwijd gedraaid op radio stations wereldwijd, schrijft Nelson Rodriguez een artikel over de groep in het befaamde blad Latin Beat Magazine, behalen ze maar liefst de 23e plek in de Amerikaanse Jazz Album Charts, en houdt het notoir moeilijk plugbare station KJAZZ in Lost Angeles maar niet op om plaatjes van Panchito de ether in te slingeren!
De opvolger van hun eerste plaat draagt de naam “Secrets” en laat horen dat Panchito er geen twijfel over wil laten bestaan: ze behoren tot de absolute top! Door de muziek van dit nieuwe album hoor je dat in de groep het hart klopt van een ware cubaan. Alsof ze zelf tropische stormen hebben moeten trotseren, of opgegroeid zijn op hagelwitte stranden, spelen ze hun muziek met onvervalste passie en eigenheid menig hart sneller zal doen kloppen...
Met andere woorden: Panchito is een groep knappe, gedreven jonge mannen die in de bloei van hun leven staan en bruisen van energie. De muziek spettert, hun passie betovert, en samen herschrijven ze de wetten van Latin én Jazz waardoor het een verwarmende unieke beleving wordt voor iedereen!
– Quotes uit de pers –
“Met 10 leden is het een club jonge muzikanten met het vermogen een solide brok latin-jazz te produceren. .... De energieke en bevlogen muzikale stukken spatten uit de speakers.”
– Roel Willems/Music From –
“De mannen zijn dol op de verschillende 'pure' Latijnsamerikaanse stijlen en spelen ze met grote kunde en een superswingende opvatting. Tegelijkertijd zijn ze niet beroerd om hun hoofd boven de hokjes uit te steken. Niets minder dan een wereldplaat!”
– Martin Schulp/Music Maker –
“Het geheel is swingend en aanstekelijk, vooral door de percussie die solo's vergezelt door opzwepende ritmen. De fel en knap geschreven arrangementen van de blazers maken er een pakkend geheel van. Soms doet het je denken aan de New Cool Collective sound, dan weer aan een melancholisch klinkende 70-er jaren televisietune.”
– Steven Molendijk/Jazzenzo –
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/5/2006
Band Website: panchito.nl
Band Members: André van Berlo (guitar/compositions), Martijn de Laat (Trumpet), Rik Mol (Trumpet), Kwint van Dijck (Altsaxophone), Louk Boudesteijn (Trombone), Rein Godefroy (Piano/Synthesizer), Jeroen Vierdag (Bass), Stefan Brodte (Congas), Matthias Haffner (Timbales), Joost Kroon (Drums),
Influences: Styles that influenced Panchito's composer André van Berlo are: Latin, Jazz, MPB, Tango Nuevo, Rock, Funk, Soul, Fusion, etc Bands that had a significant influence are: Paquiti D'Rivera, Benny Moré, Mario Bauza, Tribal Tech, Brecker Brothers, Chick Corea, etc

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PANCHITO: Resurrección $15.00
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Sounds Like: Panchito caresses your senses, the music is medicine to the heart and leaves you longing for more. The songs are a way to escape the toughness of life while the rhythm supports the beating of your heart... It could make you dance, scream, cry, smile, all of the basic emotions or the higher ones can be felt... dont be scared! ITS GOOD AND PERFECTLY NORMAL!

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Record Label: World Fusion Music
Type of Label: Indie

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Posted by Panchito on Mon, 03 Dec 2007 12:40:00 PST

Free panchito promo track

Hey Everyone,We want to give our music more exposure and therefore present you this free track "First Flight" of our album Resurrección. Enjoy the music!Greetings,André van BerloDownload your free pan...
Posted by Panchito on Fri, 16 Nov 2007 08:09:00 PST

André van Berlo Created new latin jazz quintet!

Hey Everyone!I have created a new formation, my latin jazz quintet with some fantastic musicians like Leslie Lopez, Gerardo Rosales and Joost Kroon! (Still looking for a good piano player)Perhaps you ...
Posted by Panchito on Wed, 29 Aug 2007 05:53:00 PST

Short Review from Italy

Panchito quando il latin jazz arriva dall'Olanda... Vi invito a visitare il sito di Panchito, un'orchestra olandese di latin jazz attiva dal 1999e che nel 2006 ha registrato un album davvero interessa...
Posted by Panchito on Mon, 20 Aug 2007 02:00:00 PST

Review on Resurreccion by DJEMBE magazine, Denmark

The Dutch 10- man orchestra, Panchito, is an exciting CD news for Latin jazz lovers. The band has toured and practised since the spring of 1999 and has in the period also slowly started to play own ma...
Posted by Panchito on Sat, 12 May 2007 04:41:00 PST

Latin Jazz Network review on Panchito's music

All the way from the Netherlands, Panchito comes to the music scene with a very impressive roster of talent. This is not an ordinary band. They possess a distinctive voice and sound easily recognizabl...
Posted by Panchito on Sun, 29 Apr 2007 08:53:00 PST

Rafe Gomez, host of "The Groove Boutique" about Panchito

Pachito combines all of my favorite musical elements in one amazing package: powerful performances, pristine production, boundless energy, original arrangements, and phat Latin rhythms. The result i...
Posted by Panchito on Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:20:00 PST

Review by Dr. Ana Isabel Ordonez on Jazzreview.com

The Netherlands is definitely a nest of new things. The Dutch have a creative ability in the jazz scene, bringing about their fine music. Despite the band's name, Panchito is formed by young Dutch and...
Posted by Panchito on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 03:50:00 PST

Panchito CD of the month on Jazzis

PANCHITO ~ RESURRECCIÓNWORLD FUSION MUSIC (Barcode: 8717496770264) ~ NETHERLANDS ~ Jazz-World FusionRecorded: 2006 Released: 2006This is one of those completely anonymous albums that put a smile the s...
Posted by Panchito on Thu, 22 Mar 2007 11:33:00 PST

Review Panchito in "Y Sin Embargo Magazine" (Spain/Spanish)

Latin-jazz made in Holanda. Lejos de imitar a Dizzy o a Sando- val, mucho ma´s cerca de un sonido en clave cubana personal y contun- dente. Ese sonido es Panchito, y el disco en cuestio´n (su disco ...
Posted by Panchito on Wed, 21 Mar 2007 03:22:00 PST