Steel Drums, Calypso, Reggae, Latin Jazz
Pan Montuno is an instrumental journey
that infuses melodic Caribbean steel drum music with innovative
Latin rhythms. Original compositions by Derek Smith offer a creative
exploration into musical genres such as Latin jazz, calypso, samba
and reggae. The band draws much of its inspiration from, and performs
songs by legendary musicians such as Cal Tjader, Bob Marley, Harry
Belafonte, Tito Puente, Andy Narell and others. The sounds produced
by Derek Smith and Pan Montuno evoke a positive spirit for all those
who listen.
 Some
of the most talented and recognized musicians in the greater San
Francisco and Monterey Bay areas join together with Smith to provide
outstanding, upbeat musical performances. Featured band members
include Derek Smith on steel pan and vibraphone, Mike Shannon on
drums and Aaron Germain on bass.
The band performs at public events throughout the state of California
and is available for private events, as well. For ceremonies, small
parties or when "background" music is needed, a soloist, duo, or
trio can be provided. For concerts, clubs, festivals, dance parties
or larger wedding receptions, a quartet, quintet or sextet would
be suggested. The band is available in the following formats:
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(Soloist) Steel drummer with sequencer accompaniment.
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(Duo) Steel drummer and a guitarist, bassist,
or a second steel drummer (with or without sequencer accompaniment).
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(Trio) Steel drummer, bassist, and a drummer.
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(Quartet) Steel drummer, bassist, guitarist
(or second steel drummer), and a drummer.
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(Quintet) Steel drummer (+vibes), bassist,
guitarist, drummer, and a second steel drummer and/or congas.
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(Sextet) Steel drummer (+vibes), bassist, guitarist,
drummer, a second steel drummer, and a percussionist (congas,
etc.).
Click the "play" icons to hear
short samples
of the music of the Pan Montuno Trio.
Click to download Windows
Media Player or
Real
Player (required to listen to samples).
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