"Jazz, funk, bossa nova, reggae, samba and hip-hop all have roots in a syncopated beat that rocks."  ---Paul Montesano

Songs I have written and recorded over the years have their own uniqueness, mainly because of the diversity of my musical influences. I have always wanted to combine my favorite elements of the music I enjoy. The contrast of hot ryhthms and cool vocals and harmonies has always spoken to my soul. Whether it's the dynamic soul of Ray Charles, or the tropical funk and reggae of Bob Marley or Gilberto Gil, I can't resist the message. When horns and backup vocals bring it home, I feel the joy. What would Sinatra have been without horns? On the cooler side, Miles Davis was the ultimate in Jazz. But "cool" went even a step further in South America when Bossa Nova was invented in the late 50's. Brazilian composer Antonio Carlos Jobim took "cool" to another level  with a new way or writing songs. Joao Gilberto sang Jobim's compositions on a river of undulating guitar chords. There is no music more beautiful than this. Like the vision of a Goddess, or the Girl from Ipanema, there is something eternal about a great song. Music is the art of combining so many colors and elements, to bring out the beauty and the truth that is inside of us.

A debut CD of all original music will soon be released. Songs will feature a Brazilian rhythm section, and horn section from the San Diego/LA area. Samples of this new release will appear in the coming weeks as the tracks are completed. Please join our mailing list by contacting us, and we will keep you informed. Other recordings of original songs, along with some of the tracks from the new CD can be heard on the player at the top of this page.

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