Little Johnny Rivero (Band leader, producer, song writer & percussion) Pedro Martinez (Lead vocal) Manny Mieles( Lead vocal) Eddie Rosado( Vocal) Lucho Cueto( piano) Jose Tabares( bass) Jeffrey Lopez( timbales) Orlando Vega (bongos) Joe Fiedler( trombone) Marshall Gilkes (trombone) Kevin Brian( trumpet )Raul Agras( trumpet) Ivan
Renta( saxophone)
CD Special Guest /Co Producer &( bass) Maximo Rodriguez,Papo Lucca (piano)Giovanni Hidalgo(congas) Nelson Gonzales(tres)Alfredo de la Fe(violin)Eric Figueroa(piano)Ray Castro(vocal)Harry Adorno(timbales)Joe Fiedler(trombone)Kevin Rodriguez(piano)Edwin Sanchez(piano)Brian Morales(mc)Pete Nater(trumpet)
CD cover photo by Matthew Cohen
CD can be purchased from:
Descarga.com Rincon Musical
For bookings contact info@mediaservicesnyc.com. 212-594-9355, littlejohnnygiant@hotmail.com
ANTHONY CARRILLO, CACHETE MALDONADO & MYSELF performing in
SALVADOR BAHIA, BRAZIL
LITTLE JOHNNY RIVERO DEMONSTRATES HIS MONSTER TUMBAOS
Mr. LP, Pequeño Johnny's tribute to Martin Cohen
LITTLE JOHNNY RIVERO, ZACCAI AND LUQUES CURTIS (CURTIS BROTHERS)
LITTLE JOHNNY RIVERO ZACCAI AND LUQUES CURTIS (CURTIS BROTHERS)
Influences
Ray Barretto, Patato Valdes, Mongo Santamaria, Jose Mangual Sr., Tito Puente,Manny Oquendo,Tommy Lopez,Little Ray Romero,Tata Guines,Los Papines,Willie Bobo,Armando Peraza,Candido Camero,Papo Lucca,Quique Luca,La Sonora Poncena,Tito Rodrigues,Machito,Mario Bauza,Eddie Palmieri,Charlie Palmieri etc.....
Little Johnny was born in New York City to Puerto Rican parents. As a young boy, he was drawn to the sounds and rhythms of the conga players from Jefferson Park and Randall's Island Park. Little Johnny began practicing percussion at age ten and played in the school band. Soon after, he took dance lessons and performed on stage with the best bands of the era at such famous venues as the Manhattan Center, the Colgate Garden and the Copacabana. At age fourteen, Little Johnny joined Orchestra Colon, the youngest Latin band in New York City, and recorded two albums with them. In 1973, he moved to Puerto Rico with his parents, and joined La Sonora Poncena in 1974. After playing bongos with them for a year and a half, he switched to congas, which rekindled the love affair he had begun with the instrument as a small child. Little Johnny attributes the rhythms and professional conduct he learned from Quique Lucca and his son Papo Lucca, at this time, as the qualities that have made him what he is today. During the sixteen years Little Johnny played with the La Sonora Poncena , he traveled the world and made eighteen highly respected Latin albums with them. Little Johnny's other credits include work with Bobby Valentin, Celia Cruz, Eddie Palmieri, Dave Valentin, Tito Puente, Lucecita Benitez and numerous other artists. He also performed with the RMM All-Stars Band, directed by Sergio the co-leader of the Alfredo de la Fe Orquestra. He has recorded with such producers as Cuto Soto, Ramon Sanchez, Cuco Pena and many others. In May 1997, Little Johnny shared the stage with his inspiration and idol, Jose Mangual. Currently, Little Johnny is traveling the world with the winner of eight Grammy awards, Eddie Palmieri. In addition, Johnny continues to perform with many of the biggest and most respected acts in Latin music. Johnny's first solo effort, "Pasos Gigantes, is very well-received by critics and music fans alike. Johnny also wrote and produced every song on his cd, showcasing his arranging and playing abilities.
DEMONSTATION OF CONGA & BONGO
CONGA SOLO W/ EDDIE PALMIERI IN GERMANY
Hi Johnny, espiero que esteja tudo bien contigo,,,, Gracias por ser tu amigo... eres una inspiracion para mim quando tocas los tambores,,, que Dios te bendiga... quando precisar de um amigo estamos por aqui... grande abraço ,,,
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