Soca Joe

If like you SPYRO GYRA, BOB MARLEY or GEORGE BENSON then listen to... Soca Joe Band featuring Joe Bonacci
“Joe, your music sounds great and your playing is spot on” -Jeff Kazee, Bon Jovi
About
Contemporary Jazz
The hot new CD from the “SOCA JOE BAND” was born from the vision of the guitarist Joe Bonacci. Hear his new TV theme on the FOOD NETWORK. As Artistic Director of Soca Joe and Manhattan Swing Orchestra, he brings a musical richness and diversity that can only come from the cultivation of a wide variety of musical experiences. Those experiences include completing tracks with Yoko Ono on John Lennon’s unfinished works, live performance with the legendary mambo king, Tito Puente, John Lewis of the Modern Jazz Quartet, Freddie Hubbard and many more. Joe has written music for TV and film.
Style
Soca Jazz
Soca jazz is a unique genre of island inspired music with reggaeton feels, funky rhythms, memorable melodies and good time vocals. Relax and unwind to the cool sounds.
Who’s Who
Produced by Gary Haase whose credits include George Benson, Michael Bolton and Celine Dion to mention a few. On saxophone is David Mann who has recorded and performed with likes of Sting, Madonna, Diana Ross, Billy Joel, Tower Of Power, Paul Simon, and Michael Jackson.
Stand out tracks
“Half Moon Bay” has a reggaeton feel, melodic instrumental pop.
“One Hundred Ways” the great James Ingram and Quincy Jones cover. Wes Montogmery style guitar with tenor saxophone.
“Soca Joe” is upbeat and fun with a great melody and fun vocal.