Pablo batista
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2010 | SELF | AFTRA
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Jazz Philadelphia's Hometown Heroes: Spotlight on Percussionist Pablo Batista - WRTI - Jazz Philadelphia
2002 Grammy Awards - All About Jazz
LP percussions endorsement. - LP percussions
Pablo Batista is a master percussionist based in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania - Indiana University
Way Of The Warrior - Drum Magazine
Pablo Batista- Percussionist for Alicia Keys, H.E.R. & More! - Discussion In Percussion
Pablo is the percussionist for ” fill in later “. He has toured with five time Grammy recipient, Alicia Keys and performed with her live at the 2002 Grammy Awards. - Remo Percussions
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Pablo Batista : Ancestral call.
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Bio
Master percussionist Pablo Batista, an Oscar and four-time Grammy award winner, has performed, recorded and toured internationally for over 30 years with some of the biggest stars in rhythm and blues, jazz, Latin, pop and gospel. These have included artists as diverse as Alicia Keys, Patti Labelle, Kirk Franklin, Jill Scott, Gerald Levert, Jeffrey Osborne, Phyllis Hyman, Teddy Pendergrass, Diane Reeves, Norman Brown, Manny Oquendo and Libre, Eddie Palmieri, and Musiq. A drummer of unusually diverse talents, he is highly regarded for his professionalism, tireless work ethic and ability to listen and integrate his playing into almost any style at the highest level of musicianship. He holds the rare distinction of having performed on Grammy-winning releases in jazz, R & B and gospel, but he also an on-going member with the Philadelphia Orchestra Percussion Ensemble.
MUSIC INDUSTRY AWARDS:
2012 – Grammy for Best Contemporary Gospel Album, “The Fight of My Life,” Kirk Franklin
2005 - Grammy for Best Contemporary R&B Album, “Unplugged,” Alicia Keys
2004 - Grammy for Best Contemporary R&B Album, “The Diary of Alicia Keys,” Alicia Keys
2002 - Grammy for Best Contemporary Jazz Album, “Just Chillin,” Norman Brown
FELLOWSHIPS, GRANTS, COMMISSIONS:
Pew Center for Arts & Heritage/Commission & performance project grant, El Viaje/The Journey (2015)
Kimmel Center, Philadelphia/commission (2014)
Pew Center for Arts & Heritage/fellowship (2012)
PA Council on the Arts/fellowship (1991; 1993; 1995)
LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, MASTER CLASSES, ARTIST RESIDENCIES:
Temple University, Boyer College of Music & Dance (2015)
Kimmel Center, Philadelphia/Jazz Residency (Jan- Jun 2014)
Montgomery County Community College (2014)
Arts Rising, Philadelphia PA (2012)
Curtis Institute of Music (2011)
AMLA Latin Music School, Instructor (1984-2001)
This band has thrilled audiences at these venues:
Artsquest/Steelstacks, Bethlehem PA,
Boiler Room, Cape May NJ
Congreso de Latinos Gala, Philadelphia,
Feria del Barrio, Philadelphia
Kimmel Center, Philadelphia
Penn’s Landing, Philadelphia
Painted Bride Art Center, Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Festival
Pope Francis’ Papal Address 2015 in Philadelphia Etc........
PRODUCT ENDORSEMENTS:
AKG
L-P/Latin Percussion
Remo
Sabian
Promark
Performance - Technical Requirements:
Available upon request
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