Photo Credit: Izzy Berdan

Ritmo Masacote Performing "Melancholy" Live
Filmed @ Scullers Jazz Club Nov 18, 2008

Label:  Masacote Records
Genre: Latin Jazz & World

Founded in 2006 by piano extraordinaire Joel "Masacote" Massicot, Ritmo Masacote is a 10-piece Latin Jazz Ensemble Powerhouse lauded by critics around the world.  The ensemble released its debut album, titled MASACOTE, in 2006, and its newest sensation, Fantagious, in 2008, both garnering rave reviews from the media.

Ritmo Masacote creates a unique blend of Salsa and Jazz for dancers and hardcore music aficionados alike.  In its repertoire, you can find a mix of high tempo and upbeat Salsa to smooth, melodic Latin Jazz.  On board with the band are Grammy-winning NYC percussionist Pablo "Chino" Nuñez, NYC bassist Panagiotis Andreou, and a slew of Boston's finest led by musical director Joel "Masacote" Massicot.

Ritmo Masacote's versatility has made it a crowd pleaser from the salsa club setting to festivals and intimate gatherings.  Moreover, the band has become quite popular for being coupled in special stage appearances with the company's dancers, Masacote Dance Company, an internationally renowned dance troupe known for its breathtaking performances and visually stunning choreographies.