Tito Pascoal was born in Portugal April 28 1994. Tito's his first drum set at age six.
Proficient in numerous styles, Tito loves to play jazz, fusion and funk. He excels at them along with R&B, Latin and rock. Tito began public performances at the young age of seven (7) years old, and can be seen on home video playing his drum set at the age six (6).
Tito's CD 'Walk the Walk' was released in January 6th 2007 along with a virtual 'Who's Who' in jazz music. In the company of several very special senior guests, the following grooved with this jazz junior: Bob Mintzer, Tom Kennedy, Dave Weckl, Tim Pascoal, Al Caldwell, Tim Cunningham, Theo Pascoal, Bill Elrod and Phil Burton.
'He is jamming...the young man's entire body - head, shoulders, legs - grooves to the beat.' - St.Louis Post Dispatch
St. Louis Sound Magazine -
At First glance, St Louis most recent gift to America's art form pales in stature to what audiences are accustomed to seeing on the bandstand. But open your mind, eyes and ears (not necessarily in that order). At twelve years of age, the diminutive frame of Tito Pascoal will, indeed, surprise you. While he may not have a list of musical accomplishments yet, Tito is equally deserving of the audience's attention.
'What excited me the most is that he didn't try to overplay. That's a sign of maturity,' said Tom Kennedy. The veteran bassist performs with industry icons Dave Weckl and Bob
'Yellowjackets' Mintzer on ' Walk the Walk,' Tito's newly released freshman CD on the TProductions label.
It's obvious from Tito's vocabulary that he has a lot of influences. For instance, Vinnie Colaiuta and Dave Weckl,' Tito says with excitement. When he performs, you immediately hear the culmination of numerous styles. He swings with the spirit of a seasoned master, but with a fresh, youthful fire. Both his swing and fire add a great deal of power and strength to his playing.
With the attack of a 20-30 year old, Tito is one of the most exciting live drum performances to watch anywhere. Even with the drop of a stick at one recent show, this tiny tyke did not miss a beat. Tito dazzles you as he continues to play with a confident groove to the rhythm.
Perhaps it comes as no surprise that while the little drummer boy is dwarfed by the size of his drum kit, he is a giant talent. Already quite accomplished for
one so young. Tito has liked his first professional endorsement with Vic Firth Drum Sticks. He is establishing a strong fan base of his own on MySpace, has performed as a headliner at Clayton's posh club, Finale Music + Dining and plans a two week European tour this spring.
'Kids like him are the future of what we do,' said Tom Kennedy. Tito achieves a musical maturity beyond his years with a talent fueled by inner drive and opportunity. Perhaps that is why he has captured the attention of his peers and adults twice his age on the national music scene. - Dawn DeBlaze - St. Louis Sound Magazine (Mar 10, 2007)
'To be that good in six years is absolutely phenomenal.' - Tim Cunningham
Tito Pascoal CD Release - January 6, 2007
'In the Internet age, the term 'musical prodigy' gets thrown around a bit loosely — a recent Google search turned up nearly 1.4 million references. But just what are the qualifications? If being a headliner at the age of 12 counts for anything, then percussionist Tito Pascoal of St. Peters certainly makes the grade. Under the tutelage of his dad, keyboard player and composer Tim Pascoal, Tito started playing drums at age 6 — and recently released his debut CD, 'Walk the Walk.' It features an impressive array of musicians, including Dave Weckl, Tom Kennedy and Bob Mintzer. ' - Terry Perkings - St Louis Post Dispatch
Europe Promo Tour
From March 28th till April 12th
28 March-Portuguese National TV Contacto-SIC 31 March-Jazz'N'Douro-JAZZ FESTIVAL 01 Abril - Fnac Porto Norte Shopping
02 April - Fnac Porto Sta.Catarina 5pm and Gaia Shopping 10pm
03 Aprill - Portuguese National TV RTP1
04 April Tito & Tim Pascoal with
04 April Tito & Tim Pascoal with The Gospel Choir, Obidos
05 April - Speakeasy Club, Lisbon
06 April - Montemor-O-Novo Club
07 April - Fnac Colombo, Lisbon
08 April - Tito & Tim Pascoal with The Gospel Choir, Lisbon
09 April - National TV Fatima SIC
Tito Is Endorsed By Vic Firth Drum Sticks and Zildjian Cymbals!
Review:
O.k., I opened the CD case, plopped in the CD and proceeded to listen with measured interest to some really exquisitely diverse jazz. I didn’t bother to read the bio or liner notes on this one first, as I normally do. I was just going to groove on some new music and get down to the review later. Then, I noticed something very interesting about the drumming. This cat was handling all types of timing patterns with incredible ease. I chalked it up to years of experience. Then, I decided to read the bio and liner notes. That’s when I discovered that I had been listening to a 12-year-old! Thus is the case with Tito Pascoal-a 12-year-old Portuguese young man with a really powerful passion for jazz, and, boy, does it ever show.
Every now and again, we are presented with a musical phenomenon. We’ve had Ray Charles, Jimi Hendrix, Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, Stevie Wonder, Sly Stone, Diane Schuur, and Steely Dan, just to name a few. Now enters young Tito Pascoal. Surrounded by a talented family (Tim, also the composer of much of this material, hangs out ..s and horns while Theo provides the thick bass lines) and guest artists such as Dave Weckl, Bob Mintzer, and Tom Kennedy, you can see why this kid has the confidence he so clearly displays behind the drums. This kid handles everything from funk to Coltrane. Track 1, “Chicken,” starts this party off with a heavy, energized bang, placing young Tito’s skills at center stage. It’s followed by an in-the-groove smooth jazz cut entitled “Decisions”--a true headbopper. He then kicks in the fusion funk on track 3, “Well U Needn’t.” Tracks 4 & 7 (the latter being Coltrane’s “Giant Steps”) further lend credence to his remarkably diverse skill, and one of the major highlights here has to be his rendition of Wild Cherry’s “Play That Funky Music” at track 6.
Pascoal provides fodder for the kid who’s always dreamed of pursuing a career in music---or in space travel, or in medicine, or… well, you get the point. A welcome addition to the jazz family, this young man should enjoy a long, bright, and fruitful future in the business. Gotta wonder what he’ll be offering in 20 years! Based on Walk the Walk, it should be worth the wait.
Tracks: Chicken, Decisions, Well U Needn't, Walk the Walk, Tito's Blues, Play That Funky Music, Giant Steps, Ca Ten Ninguen Simabo
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Tito Pascoal was born in Portugal April 28 1994. Tito's his first drum set at age six.
Proficient in numerous styles, Tito loves to play jazz, fusion and funk. He excels at them along with R&B, Latin and rock. Tito began public performances at the young age of seven (7) years old, and can be seen on home video playing his drum set at the age six (6).
At First glance, St Louis most recent gift to America's art form pales in stature to what audiences are accustomed to seeing on the bandstand. But open your mind, eyes and ears (not necessarily in that order). At twelve years of age, the diminutive frame of Tito Pascoal will, indeed, surprise you. While he may not have a list of musical accomplishments yet, Tito is equally deserving of the audience's attention.
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