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Rique Pantoja has a solid track record as composer, arranger, keyboardist, producer and song writer. His solo career has made him internationally known as a prolific writer in many styles. His cds have been released in the U.S., Japan, Australia, Europe and Korea. Rique was born in Rio de Janeiro where he worked extensively as pianist/musical director/arranger for some of the top pop artists, receiving the 1990 Brahma Extra Award “Grandes Nomes da Musica Popular Brasileira” and Victor Assis Brasil Award, in recognition of his important contributions to the music industry. He was member of the renowned " Cama de Gato" quartet; 86-87 best seller instrumental in Brazil. After 3 years at the Berklee College of Music (Boston) and another year studying privately, he moved to Paris where for 2 years worked on a number of projects.
Currently based in L.A., Rique’s credits range from projects and performances with such renowned artists as:
Alejandro Sanz, Ricky Martin, Ernie Watts, Carlos Santana, Chet Baker, Alessandro Safina, Brenda Russel, Yasuko Agawa, Milton Nascimento, Ivan Lins, Djavan, Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa, João Bosco, Caetano Veloso, Gonzaguinha, Guinga, Toninho Horta, Marina, Lee Ritenour, Christopher Parkening, Jubilant Sykes, Steve Gadd, Israel Houghton, Ron Kenoly, Kirk Whalum, Tommy Walker,
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Caleb Quaye, Bebe Winans, Airto Moreira, Flora Purim, Kenny Obrien, KC Porter, Chaka Blackmon, Sadao Watanabe, Celso Fonseca, Steve Tavaglione, John Peña, Mike Mainieri, Vinnie Collaiuta, Don Grusin, Kevin Lettau, Melvin Davis, Rob Lockhart, Gary Novak, Ricky Lawson, Alex Acuña, Richie Garcia, Luis Conte, Paulinho da Costa, Steve Smith, Abraham Laboriel, Justo Almario, Frank Gambale, Romero Lubambo, Joe DiBlasi, Claudio Roditi, Jerry Watts, Darek Oles, David Enos, Nilson Matta, Brian Bromberg, Randy Tico, Toninho Horta, Ricardo Silveira, Rick Zunigar, Heitor Pereira., Doug Jackson, Alex Al, Arthur Maia, Jacques Morelembau, Linda MCcrary, Mike Shapiro, Oskar Cartaya, Jeff Elliot, Jimmy Johnson, Tony Levin, Pedro Eustache, Nicola Stilo, Steve Houben, Don Harris, Enzo Todesco, Kevin Ricard, Jamey Haddad, Will Kennedy, Russ Miller, Dave Weckl, Steps Ahead, Sheila E., Jimmy Earl, Joel Taylor, Joe Heredia, Pedro Aznar, Sekou Bunch, Nico Assumpção, Hussain Jiffry, John Leftwich, Grecco Buratto, Guillermo Guzman, Ric Fierabracci, Andrew Ford, Don Patterson, Andrew Gouche, Cedric Lee, Phil Perry, Brandon Fields, Bob Shepherd, Eric Marienthal, Gary Herbig, Rob Kyle, Don Harris, Gary Meek, Walter Rodrigues, Julio Figueroa, Aaron Serfaty, John Ferraro, Eric Boseman, Doug Mathews, Michito Sanchez, Ephraim Toro, Walfredo Reyes Jr., Danny Reyes, Kevin Winard, Bernie Dressel, Bill Maxwell, Aldo Bentivegna, Ron Benise, Torcuato Mariano, Michael Oneill, Ramon Stagnaro, John Pisano, Tony Dumas, Art Webb, Nestor Torres, Irio de Paula, Richard Galliano, Morgan Ames, Luiz de Aquino, Claudio Slon, Octavio Bailly, Jim Porto, JoHan Kim, Helen Baylor, Zoe Theodorou, Christine Miller, Heritage Singers, Teka Penteriche, Marisela, Alvaro Torres, Luizão Maia, Jorge Degas, Robertinho Silva, Ronaldo Silva, Vanderlei Silva, Boto, Sizão Machado, Carlos Bala, Armando Marçal, Marcelo Martins, Paulo Braga, Café, Teo Lima, Wilson Meirelles, Widor Santiago, Idriss Boudrioua, João de Aquino, Raphael Rabelo, Moacir Santos, Zé Nogueira, Jurim Moreira, Raul Mascarenhas, Mauro Senise, João Batista, Cidinho Moreira, Jamil Joanes, Pixinga, Lincoln Olivetti, Eraldo Melo, Liminha, Helio Delmiro, Pascoal Meireles, Cassio Duarte, Kleber Jorge, Mingo Araujo, Victor Biglione, Filó Machado, Lea Freire, Rogerio Bocatto, Baby Consuelo, Zizi Possi, Joanna, Paulinho da Viola, Chico Buarque, Tim Maia, Martinho da Vila, Celia Vaz, Beth Carvalho, Alcione....
Music for videos & televison:
48 Angels ( Irish film ), the Disney movie Jungle 2 Jungle with Tim Allen, 1994 Cindy Award, 1994 Chicago InterCom Film/Video Award, Alamo American Film Competition ; TV commercials including Coca Cola, Pepsi, Metro MTA, H. Stern, De Beers, Marie Claire, Shell, Petrobras, Guaraná, TV Globo, Globo FM, Nissan, Toshiba, Honda themes used on television shows such as: Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, Santa Barbara, Another World, Siempre en Domingo and Globo Reporter.
Among some of his recent accomplishments, we find a European Tour with his trio, a collaboration cd project with christian singer Tommy Walker and the cd production of brazilian gospel songwriter Bené Gomes. Two of Rique’s compositions for classical guitar have been performed on Chris Parkenings’ world tour. He has been part of the Maranatha workshop Series throughout the US. Rique currenly teaches Contemporary Piano, Songwriting and Ensembles at Biola University, in California . Pantoja’s Salseada appears on the Yamaha Drum module DTXtreme instrument line. Endorsement with M-Audio and Melodyne.
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| 1988 Valencia, Spain Rique on Milton's tour |
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| 1992 Los Angeles, Danny Reyes, Rique and Randy Tico. |
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| 1988 Kopenhagen, Celso Fonseca, Milton Nascimento and Rique |
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| 88 Montreux Festival, Carlos Santana, Milton Nascimento, Celso Fonseca and Rique Pantoja |
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| 1988 London, Rique and Eric Clapton backsatge after Milton's concert |
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| 2005 Los Angeles , with Alejandro Sanz before the concert. |
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| 2005 Justo Almario, Rique and Abraham Laboriel |
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| 1992 with Ricardo Silveira, Lou Pardini,Fernando Girão,Cassio Duarte, John Patitucci while playing at Le Café |
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| 2006 Los Angeles, producer Chaka Blackmon and Russ Miller |
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| 2006, Christopher Parkening and producer David Thomas at Capitol Studios,reording Rique's composition Lamento Suite. |
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| 1992 Los Angeles, Armando Marçal, Ivan Lins and Cassio Duarte backstage Pat Metheny's |
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| 1984 Rio de Janeiro, Parque da Catacumba |
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| 1988 Brussels, Belgium with Cama de Gato |
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| 2008 Gilberto Gil at the Hollywood Bowl - remembering when we played together from 81-82 |
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| 1988 New York , Arthur Maia, Rique , Pascoal Meirelles, Mauro Senise and Hermeto Pascoal at Avery Fischer Hall. |
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| 1994 Los Angeles, Ivan Lins, Ricardo Silveira, Rique and Toninho Horta. |
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| 2005 Vinnie Collaiuta and Neil Stubihausen @ Alejando Sanz Concert |
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| 1987 São Paulo, Milton Nascimento and Rique. |
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| 2005 Angola, Africa - Franklin Graham cruzade - Linda Mcrary, John Barbour, Alfie Silas and Tommy Coomes. |
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| 2008 - Rique and Israel Houghton (recipient of Grammy 2008 on Gospel Music ) |
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| 2008 Concert with Toninho Horta in Beverly Hills Resonance Recs. Studio |
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| 1986 Rio,with legendary Jazz Master - " Joe Pass " at an Improvisation workshop. |
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| 1989 Los Angeles, recording session with Ernie Watts |
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| 1987 Los Angeles, with Don Grusin |
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| 1993 Los Angeles Live at "Le Cafe" with Dave Weckl |
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| 2005 Los Angeles, Convention Center - Darlene Zchesch |
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| 2005 Angola, Africa after the Concert |
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| 1986 Rio de Janeiro, Jazzmania with Sadao Watanabe |
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| 1986 Rio de Janeiro, receiving Brahma Music Award from Monique Gardenberg |
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| J2004 Riverside, with Jerry Watts, Art Rodriguez, Steve Tavaglione and Rick Zunigar |
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| 1988 Lisbon, Portugal with Celso Fonseca |
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| 2005 Pasadena, Studio with Kevin Ricard,Will Kennedy,Tim Davis, John Peña,Grecco Buratto and Max Mace |
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| 2005 Los Angeles, NAMM Bob Wilson and Finn Johnston |
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| 1985 Rio de Janeiro, Studio session with Ernie Watts |
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| 1985 Rio de Janeiro, Ernie Watts Master class. |
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| 1985 Rio de Janeiro, Free Jazz Chet Baker |
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| 1985 Rio de Janeiro, Free Jazz Festival |
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| 1985 Rio de Janeiro, Jazz Festival Rique and Chet Baker |
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| Rio 1985 Free Jazz Festival |
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| 1985 RIo de Janeiro playing with Chet Baker |
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| 1989 Rio de Janeiro, Jazzmania with Raul Mascarenhas, Don Harris, Paulinho trumpete and Ze Nogueira. |
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| 1988 Los Angeles, Arthur Maia, Alex Acuña, Rique, Don Grusin, Ricardo Silveira and Chico Neves. |
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| 2006 Los Angeles, Rique and Torcuato Mariano |
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| 2004 Los Angeles, Rique and Larry Dennis . |
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| 1988 New York, Rique and Arthur Maia |
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| 1986 Rio de Janeiro, Jazzmania with Paulo Moura and Sadao Watanabe |
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| 2003 Linz, Austria Rique and Ephraim Toro |
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