Loreto Pelayo with his 2005 Epiphone Emperor Regent, and Fender Deluxe Reverb Reissue

LORETO PELAYO, JR.

Loreto O. Pelayo Jr. is a pianist, guitarist, composer, arranger, and bandleader. A life-long listener of instrumental music, in his late-teens, he became a proponent of straight-ahead jazz due to the rich rhythmic and melodic language, improvisatory nature, and instrumental focus that the genre provides.

Loreto is deeply committed to learning and sharing the jazz tradition. His influences range from traditional to modern, and include Bud Powell, Red Garland, Charlie Parker, McCoy Tyner, John Coltrane, João Gilberto, Wes Montgomery, Pasquale Grasso, and Julian Lage.

Loreto has performed throughout Belize as a solo instrumentalist, bandleader, as well as a sideman. Aside from his work with the Loreto Pelayo Combo, he is also notable for being the guitarist on the opening of the J.Cas 'Intro' EP recording of Give it to Me (Interlude).
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It is remarkable that even in though he is in his early 20's, Loreto has surpassed his contemporaries [in Belize] who are much older than him - by far. His formal training on the piano has clearly complemented his approach to guitar, and has allowed him to think pianistically. His heroes are the best pianists and guitarists that the world has to offer, which shows his ambition. His passion for the music is further exemplified in his choice of guitars and amplifiers.
Mark Phillips, guitarist (Belize City, Belize)
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Richard Pitts, saxophonist, talent agent

See also

Christopher "Doc" De Shield

Bassist

Loreto Pelayo Jr.

Bandleader, guitarist, pianist

Josh Herrera

Drummer