Album Notes

Joel Massicot returns with 2nd Latin Jazz Album \"Fantagious\" \"Fantagious\" Latin Jazz Album Hits Stores Irresistible, Toe-Tapping, Hip, & Head-Shakingly Groovy!\" - Kevin Ball (WGBH 89.7, Boston) Masacote Records, Fantagious is the 2nd album by Joel Massicot & Ritmo Masacote. This time Joel, a Boston-based pianist, returns with Grammy winning musicians Chino Nuñez & Luisito Quintero along with a slew of Boston & NY\'s finest. The CD was released in an innovative theater production entitled \"Fantagious\", which featured the music from the Fantagious album and the Masacote Entertainment Company. The CD is now available in stores and online. It is filed under Latin Jazz/Tropical. \"MASACOTE\" - How it Began When Joel released his debut CD, MASACOTE, everyone was pleasantly asking \"Who is this kid?\" The Boston-based pianist brought the masses 8 smokin\' tracks backed by a handful of NY all stars. The dance scene immediately embraced the project and local radio stations were awed by the progressive approach Massicot took for his first album. This time, Joel returns with Grammy winning musicians Chino Nuñez & Lusito Quintero along with a slew of Boston & NY\'s finest. Learn more about the debut cd... \"Fantagious\" - How it Evolved Fantagious\' catchy title, a combination of Fantasy & Contagious, leads us into a world of funky arrangements & original compositions that keep listeners moving until the last number. The talented pianist manages to tastefully challenge the traditional approach to Latin Jazz with his infusion of R&B & caribbean nuances. His melodies and montunos are hip and illustrate how Latin music is beginning to evolve...an evolution is what Fantagious is about. This percussive driven project starts with the extremely danceable \"Maiden Voyage,\" which is a savory variation of Herbie Hancock\'s masterpiece. The horns come as a pleasant delight in which the smooth yet mesmerizing saxophones are complimented with the intensely driven trumpet. Although the real treat ultimately comes from bassist Panagiotis Andreou who holds down the rhythm section with his unorthodox yet swinging style. He even blesses the hypnotizing \"Rumba Walk\" with a vocal surprise. The icing on the cake is Joel\'s original composition \"Clowning Around\" which has been lauded by many as his future to composing a Hollywood movie score. It is no surprise that with this outstanding cast of musicians, Fantagious is full of flavor and swing. What sets it apart from any other Latin Jazz album are the dynamic compositions and arrangements that Joel cooked up. He shows his maturity in all aspects of this production going above and beyond any set expectations. It seems he has figured out the formula to intrigue listeners and, more importantly, keep them glued for the entire CD. About Masacote Records \"...Evolving music\" Masacote Records is an Indie Label founded in 2006 by Joel Massicot in Boston, MA. The company is dedicated to representing artists with a unique sound in Latin Jazz, Salsa, Hip-Hop, R&B, and Reggae. Website: http://www.masacoterecords.com About Masacote Entertainment \"Bridging the disconnect between music & dance\" Masacote Entertainment is a music and dance company featured in 300+ event and media platforms in the Americas, Asia/Pacific, and Europe. The company is comprised of Masacote Dance Company and the Ritmo Masacote Latin Jazz Ensemble. Website: http://www.masacoteentertainment.com Masacote Records Chris Soto Manager/Booking Agent email: info@masacoterecords.com phone: 305-491-2089 Masacote Entertainment Ana Tinajero-Massicot Artistic Director email: info@masacoteentertainment.com phone: 617-875-9006