Pancho Montañez

Pancho Montañez

Drummer, composer, educator

"Pancho" Montañez (Caracas, 1978) began studying the drums privately with Professor José Antonio Mato at the age of 14. From 1996 to 2005, he pursued drum studies with Professor Andrés Briceño. In 2013, he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Music from the Universidad Experimental de las Artes. In 2015, he released his first music production titled "IMPROVISTO." He was accompanied in this recording by Heriberto Rojas (Bass), Jesús Azócar (Piano), and Juanma Trujillo (Guitar), with special guest appearances by the maestro Gerry Weil (Fender Rhodes) on the track "Problemas Paralelos." He also collaborated with Horacio Blanco on "Moscas," an original song by Desorden Público, and with José Alejandro Delgado, they performed a voice and drum duet on a poem titled "Mi nombre es...". 

From 2015 to 2016, he studied at Berklee College of Music, Valencia Campus. In 2021, he released his second production titled "YEYA," accompanied by Ricardo Osorno (Bass), Santi Peláez (Guitar), Dani Orts (Piano), and Roqui Albero (Trumpet). The album also featured international guests such as Roberto Quintero (Percussion), Amanda Querales (Vocals), and Carolina Araoz (Sax). 

Pancho is known for his dedication and passion for music and utilizes high-quality instruments in his art, including Canopus drums, Bosphorus Cymbals, and CODE Drumheads to create his unique and captivating music.

Discography

Some Recordings: 

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6DT9ydfBWtYjQs8b6o7AOA

YEYA

Pancho Montañez

YEYA PANCHO MONTAÑEZ

Track List 1. La Guardería (P. Montañez) 2. El Tiempo Pasa y La Vida Queda (P. Montañez) 3. YEYA (P. Montañez) 4. When You Walk (P. Montañez) 5. Pythagoras s Steps (P. Kourtis) 6. El Polo (N. Mijares) 7. LPM (A. Briceño) Personal: Pancho Montañez (Batería) Ricardo Osorno (Bajo) Sebas Laverde (Vibráfono) Dani Orts (Piano)

YEYA PANCHO MONTAÑEZ

Track List 1. La Guardería (P. Montañez) 2. El Tiempo Pasa y La Vida Queda (P. Montañez) 3. YEYA (P. Montañez) 4. When You Walk (P. Montañez) 5. Pythagoras ́s Steps (P. Kourtis) 6. El Polo (N. Mijares) 7. LPM (A. Briceño) Personal:  Pancho Montañez (Batería)  Ricardo Osorno (Bajo)  Sebas Laverde (Vibráfono)  Dani Orts (Piano)  Santiago Peláez (Guitarra)  Roqui Albero (Trompeta)  Carolina Araoz (Saxo Soprano)  Amanda Querales (Voz)  Roberto Quintero (Percusión) Grabado en Valencia, España.  Millenia Studio: 27, 28 yl 29 de enero de 2021  Jazztone Studios: 9, 12 y 17 de febrero de 2021 Productor(es)  Ricardo Osorno y Pancho Montañez Grabación  Pablo Schuller (Millenia Studio: del 27 al 29 de enero de 2021)  Sebastián Laverde (Jazztone Studios: los días 9, 12 y 17 de febrero de 2021)  Genevieve Bennetts (asistente) Mezcla  Ricardo Osorno Masterización  Hernán Ascóniga Arte y Diseño  Patricia Iranzo

MMM Producciones UPC: 196167269241

Valencia, España MMXXI

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