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CONTACT:
Audrey Sahl
Formula
(212) 219-0321
sahl@formulapr.com
Gon Bops Welcomes Percussion Legend Orestes Vilato!
MEDUCTIC, Canada (July 21, 2011) - We are proud to announce the latest addition to the Gon
Bops Artist Family – one of the world’s most influential Latin percussionists – Orestes Vilato!
Originally from Cuba, Orestes’ unique style on timbales is one of the most emulated in Latin music.
His artistry has graced both the stage and studio, and he has performed with a Who’s Who of
musical legends, from Aretha Franklin to Carlos Santana. In 1995, Orestes earned a Grammy
nomination for the groundbreaking album “Ritmo y Candela” alongside fellow Cuban percussion
legends Carlos ‘Patato’ Valdez and José Luis Quintana (Changuito). His performances have also
graced the Grammy-winning albums of Cuban bassist/composer and original Mambo King, Israel
‘Cachao’ López. Orestes also received a Latin Grammy nomination for his 2009 solo CD, “It's
About Time”.
Over the decades Orestes’ credits include a nine year-stint with Santana, and recordings and
performances with Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Willie Nelson, Herbie Hancock, Linda
Ronstadt, Wynton and Branford Marsalis, McCoy Tyner, Dave Valentin, Paco De Lucia and many
others.
The Gon Bops team is excited and honoured to be working with Orestes – we look forward to many
years of collaboration and inspiration. To learn more about Orestes Vilato, please visit
www.orestesvilato.com.
About GON BOPS
GON BOPS instruments are a perfect blend of vintage craftsmanship and innovative thinking. Since
1954, the company has pioneered several features and improvements that have forever changed Latin
instruments. In January 2010, SABIAN Inc. announced the purchase of the inventory, intellectual
property, patents and manufacturing equipment of GON BOPS. Today, GON BOPS manufactures
an extensive line of percussion products and accessories, including Congas, Bongos, Timbales,
Cajons and Bells.
About SABIAN
SABIAN is globally renowned as the world's leading designer and maker of cymbals, offering
instruments and sounds for every musical application, playing level and price point. Endorsers
include major artists Neil Peart, Jojo Mayer, Mike Portnoy, Dave Weckl, and Jack DeJohnette, as well
as renowned percussionists from the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Los Angeles Symphony, Royal
Opera House – Covent Garden and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Situated in Meductic, New
Brunswick, Canada, and with offices in the US, the UK, Europe and the Far East, SABIAN is also
the world's largest cymbal maker. For more information about SABIAN and its products, please visit
the company online at www.SABIAN.com.
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