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Victor Samalot - Guitar instrumentalist
Solo Guitarist
5.0 (5 Reviews)1 Confirmed Booking
Also Performs As: One Man Band
Country: United States
Based In: Cleveland, Ohio
Performs: Regionwide
From: $400
Country: United States
Based In: Cleveland, Ohio
Performs: Regionwide
From: $400
Instrumental guitarist mixing Latin, Jazz, Light Rock, World Rhythms, and Classics. A 30 + year veteran guitarist from Cleveland Ohio who draws on his Latin roots fusing timeless Latin Jazz grooves. I can also adapt to a duo with a bass guitarist / vocalist.
Description
Born in the Bronx NY, Victor Samalot is a 30+ year veteran guitarist from Cleveland Ohio who draws on his Latin roots fusing timeless Latin groove with Jazz stylings topped with a rock edge that appeals to listeners of world fusion music. Imagine a jam session with the likes of Carlos Santana, Wes Montgomery and Jeff Beck. Fresh and contemporary, Victor’s musical adventure keeps him quite busy performing and in the studio. His influences include Ottmar Liebert, Craig Chaquico, Jesse Cook, Phil Keaggy Jose Feliciano, and David Gilmour.
Primarily an electric guitar player, in 2010, Vict
... or wanted to again put his own stamp on original instrumental music by switching to a Godin acoustic / electric guitar and utilizing the Boss RC 300 loop station. Exploring this instrumentation led to releasing 2 albums, Victor Samalot (self titled-2011) and Esperanza (2017). Both illustrate the vision of fusing genres with an organic vibe. Fast forward to 2025, Victor released 4 singles (La Chica Bonita, Speak Softly Love, Que Chilero, Latin Groove) which received favorable airplay worldwide.
Reviews (5 Reviews)
Victor Samalot - Guitar instrumentalist - One Man Band - Cleveland, Ohio
Event Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Event Type: Festival
20th June 2023
“Victor makes marvelous music inspired by his Puerto Rican heritage that draws from historic melodies with modern looping techniques to build interest. He makes the gig on time and makes listeners very happy. He's a joy to work with. Generous, kind and smart.”
Victor Samalot - Guitar instrumentalist - One Man Band - Cleveland, Ohio
Event Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Event Type: Festival
20th June 2023
“Victor makes marvelous music inspired by his Puerto Rican heritage that draws from historic melodies with modern looping techniques to build interest. He makes the gig on time and makes listeners very happy. He's a joy to work with. Generous, kind and smart.”
Victor Samalot - Guitar instrumentalist - Solo Guitarist - Cleveland, Ohio
Event Location: Berea, OH
Event Type: Birthday Party
16th May 2020
We hired Victor for my mother's 89th Birthday party and he was a hit with all age groups that attended! His playing is impeccable and he has a personality to match! We would highly recommend him for any occasion you are planning, he is prompt, polite and his guitar playing is mesmerizing!!!
Suitable for
Birthday Party (Adult) Casinos Christmas Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Community Event Concerts / Tours Corporate Event Dinner Party Festival / Outdoor Event Funeral/Memorial Service Graduation Party Grand Opening Party Holiday / Theme Parks Hotel Event Nursing / Care Home Event Private Party Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Retirement Party School Event Session Work Virtual Event Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception
Virtual Services Offer
Victor Samalot - Guitar entertainment
Live streaming concert performance of my music on Youtube or Zoom
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