Luis Conte

Luis Conte
Luis Conte in 2008
Luis Conte in 2008
Background information
Birth nameLuis Cristóbal Conte
Born (1954-11-16) 16 November 1954 (age 70)
Cuba
OccupationMusician
InstrumentPercussion
Websitewww.luisconte.com

Luis Conte (born 16 November 1954) is a Cuban percussionist[1] best-known for his performances in the bands of artists including James Taylor, Madonna, Pat Metheny Group, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Phil Collins, Rod Stewart and Shakira.[2][3][4] He began his music career as a studio musician for Latin Jazz acts like Caldera.[5] Conte's live performance and touring career took off when he joined Madonna's touring band in the 1980s.[6] Neil Strauss of The New York Times describes Conte's playing as "grazing Latin-style percussion".[7]

Conte immigrated to Los Angeles in 1967, where he attended Los Angeles City College studying music, and entrenched himself in the music community.[8] Conte's career includes composing and playing in ABC TV's Dancing with the Stars band,[9] along with many TV and film projects.[10][11][8]

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  2. ^ "Louis Conte | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2018-10-20.
  3. ^ Greene, Andy (2016-10-24). "Phil Collins Opens Up About Comeback Tour, More Shows". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  4. ^ Himes, Geoffrey (1995-03-17). "METHENY HITS R&B CHORDS". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  5. ^ "Luis Conte Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  6. ^ "Luis Conte | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  7. ^ Mattingly, Rick (2013-07-25). Latin Percussion. Oxford Music Online. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.a2242064.
  8. ^ a b "Luis Conte | International Musician". Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  9. ^ "DANCING WITH THE STARS". Library of Congress. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  10. ^ "MUSIC : Percussionist a Man of World : Don't call Luis Conte a jazz/Latin/pop musician. He plays all that, but he transcends labels". Los Angeles Times. 1995-07-28. Retrieved 2022-02-03.
  11. ^ Jazz, All About (9 March 2011). "Jazz news: Luis Conte's "En Casa De Luis" Features The Many Sides Of The Powerful Percussionist". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2022-02-03.