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Bill Cantos

Bill Cantos, born in San Diego on Sept. 19, 1963, grew up listening to Pop, Broadway, Jazz, Latin and Gospel music. Bill studied at San Diego University and later received a Master's degree from New England Conservatory of Music. Bill got a chance to record with El DeBarge in 1988. Then, Bill Moved to Los Angeles in order to start his life as a professional musician there. Bill has performed and recorded with David Foster, Freddy Hubbard and Diane Schuur.   Bill released the album "Sibling Revelry" in 1988 and "Stronger" in 1991 under the name of the group "Sibling Revelry", a vocal and instrumental ensemble composed of Bill with his two sisters Rita and Roxanne. Bill also released his own first solo album titled "Brentwood Jazz - Bill Cantos Project" in 1992 from Brentwood Music as below-mentioned. In 1993, Bill recorded several tunes with Jay Graydon on Jay's incredible project album "Airplay For The Planet" and toured as the member of Jay's All Star Band in Japan and Scandinavia. Bill shows his excellent talent as a vocalist as well as a keyboard player at the performance with Jay Graydon to us!

 

BRENTWOOD JAZZ / BILL CANTOS PROJECT
Label : Brentwood Music CD-5250J Release Date: 1992 Producers : himself Musicians : Guitars: Ramon Stagnaro, Brian Price Bass: John Leftwich, Steve Bilman Drums: Michael Shapiro, Doug Mathews Background Vocals: Sibling Revelry (Rita Cantos Cartwright, Roxanne Cantos Fulkerson) Sax and Flute: Justo Almario Percussion: Scott Breadman Tracks: A Mighty Fortless Is Our God I Surrender All My Jesus, I Love Thee You Are My Hiding Place Always Remember So Happy The Promise More Love To Thee Come Holy Sprit, Heavenly Dove

WHO ARE YOU
Label : Pioneer LDC, Japan (PICP-1051) / Pioneer Entertainment USA (PIO-CD-5158-2) Release Date: June 28, 1995<Japan> / February, 2001 <USA> Producers: Jay Graydon, Michael Shapiro, Bill Schnee, Ricky Lawson and himself. Musicians: Guitars: Michael Thompson, Pat Kelly, Carlos Rios, Richard Silveire, Tony Maiden Bass: Keith Jones, Larry Kimpel, Abraham Laboriel, John Pena Drums: Michael Shapiro, Ricky Lawson Trumpet: Lee Thornburg Percussion: Tina Curtis Sax: Glen Garrett, Kirk Whalum, Scott Mayo, Justo Almario Keyboard: Mari Falcone, James Raymond Background Vocals: Kevyn Lettau, Arnold McCuller, Tommy Funderburk, Bill Champlin, Joseph Williams, Angela Carole Brown, Roxanne Catos Fulkerson, Debbie McClendon, Gene Miller, Natasha Pearce, Sharon Perry, Rick Riso, Deniece Williams Tracks: Come Down (Two Words) Beautiful One Hearts Of Hearts Cool Drink Of Water Go 'way Moon Who Are You Love Is The Answer Daddy's Gonna Miss You Settlin' Down Endless Nights One More Stone What Would You Do For A King	-Original Japanese Version-
	- USA Version-

BE STILL MY SOUL - Piano solos -
Label : Haven Ministries, USA (CD Serial #: None) Release Date: Autumn, 1999 Producer: himself Tracks: Be Thou My Vision Take My Life I Sing Peace / Like A River Glorious Blessed Assurance / Morning Has Broken Nobody Else But You Be Still My Soul Great Is The Faithfulness Christos Anesti / Christ The Lord Is Risen Today Think About His Love Holy, Holy, Holy Amazing Grace

MOVIE IN THE NIGHT SKY
Label : G.I.C. Productions <Bakery> (CD serinal number: none) Release Date: April, 2000 (advance limited release) Producers: Mari Falcone, Andy Waterman and himself Musicians: Guitars: Pat Kelly, Ramon Stagnaro Bass: Jerry Watts Drums: Michael Shapiro, Vinnie Colaiuta, Bill Maxwell Trumpet: Lee Thornburg Percussion: Michito Sanchez, Richie Gajate-Garcia Sax: Kirk Whalum, Justo Almario Flute: Justo Almario Keyboard: Charles Williams, Mari Falcone, Steel Guitar: Lauren Ellis Background Vocals: Rose Stone, Alison Wedding, Mari Falcone, Debbie McClendon Smith Tracks: New Red Coat You Can't Go Back (But You Can Go On) Give Me That Smile Precious Blue Intro The Deepest Blue Can I Help It My Dream About Ella Sweet And Lovely / Lady Be Good Perfect Day All This Love I'll See You Tonight Make The Storm Go Away Movie In The Night Sky

BILL CANTOS, MARI FALCONE / EMBRACE THE CROSS
Label: GIC Productions, USA (CD Serial #: none) Release Date: July, 2002 Producers: Themselves Bill Cantos: Lead & Background Vocals, Keyboards Mari Falcone: Keyboards, Background Vocals Musicians: Guitar: Ramon Stagnaro Bass: Jerry Watts Percussion: Alex Acuna, Michito Sanchez Background Vocals: Randy Crenshaw, Sharon Perry, Anna Vidito, Rachael Schunk, Alex Acuna, Jerry Watts Tracks: Holy, Holy, Holy (instrumental) pt.1 Embrace The Cross At Your Throne Pure And Holy (instrumental) All Creatures Of Our God And King Burn Away Pslam Galatians Nothing Can Separate Us Nothing Can Separate Us (instrumental) Pure And Holy How I Love To Hear From You/ I Take My Rest Holy, Holy, Holy (instrumental) pt.2 Revelation Song

TONY GUERREO & BILL CANTOS / CHRISTMAS SONGS
Label: Terminally Hip Productions & GIC Productions, USA (THP/GIC 1202) Release Date: December, 2002 Producer: Tony Guerrero: Flugelhorn, Trumpet Bill Cantos: Keyboards, Vocals Tracks: Deck The Hall Angels We Have Heard On High Away In A Manger It Came Upon A Midnight Clear Come, O Come Immanuel The Christmas Song What Child Is This? Harkl The Herald Angels Sing Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas Carol Of The Bells Silent Night Joy To The World

JOY - a solo piano christmas
Label: Haven Ministries, USA (CD Serial #: DJY) Release Date: November, 2003 Producer himself Bill Cantos: Piano Musicians: Percussion: Michito Sanchez Tracks: It Came Upon A Midnight Clear God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen I Saw Three Ships / Good King Wenceslas Deck The Halls What Child Is This The Cherry Tree Carol I Wonder As I Wander The Little Drummer Boy Hark The Herald Angels Sing Angels From The Relams Of Glory / Angels We Have Heard On High Go Tell It On The Mountain / Joy To The World We Wish You A Merry Christmas / Here We Come A-caroling

Love Wins
Label: Label: GIC Productoins, USA Release Date: June 2, 2006 Producers: Mari Falcone and himsel\f Bill Canros: Lead & Background Vocals, Keyboards, Vibes Musicians: Guitars: Grant Geissman, Ramon Stagnaro, Pat Kelley Bass: Braian Bromberg, Jerry Watts Drums: John Ferraro, Michael Shapiro Percussion: Michito Sanchez, Luis Conte, Michael Shapiro Background Vocals: Dawn Bishop, Vikki Carr, Mari Falcone, Kevyn Lettau, Arnold McCuller, Sharon Perry, Michael Shapiro, Kirk Taylor
	Tracks You've Got Me A Little Bit Of Help Do I Ever Who Are You Morning Coffee Love Wins Don't Say A Word Forgive Me In Advance Go 'Way Moon Avenue 18 Summer Dream After You Say It's Over I Feel You

LOVE IS THE ANSWER (c/w SETTLIN' DOWN and DADDY'S GONNA MISS YOU) CD Single: Pioneer PICP-0006 Release Date: April 26, 1995 Remarks : This 5 inch CD Single includes 3 versions of "Love Is The Answer" and 2 versions of "Settlin' Down". (First Single from his solo album titled "Who Are You".)

BEAUTIFUL ONE c/w COOL DRINK OF WATER and BEAUTIFUL ONE (Sing Back) CD Single: Pioneer PIDP-1010 Release Date: May 24, 1995

ENDLESS NIGHTS c/w GO 'WAY MOON and ENDLESS NIGHTS (Sing Back) CD Single: Pioneer PIDP-1012 Release Date: November 22, 1995

SIBLING REVELRY - Christian Vocal Group featuring young Bill with Cantos Sisters

 

SIBLING REVERLRY released 2 cassette albums. The original version of "What Would You Do For A King" (Track12 of "Who Are You") appears on the "Sibling Revelry" album.

SIBLING REVELRY		STRONGER
Label : Erni Productions Reissued CD: Cool Sound, Japan <COOL-017> Release Year: 1988 (Reissue: December 25, 1998) Tracks: So Happy Victory Wait On The Wind Hand In Hand In Hand I Take My Rest Sing It Our Loud What Would You Do For A King? High Places The Lord Is My Rock There Is Jesus (Bonus Track only for reissued CD) I Will Sing Unto The Lord (Bonus Track only for reissued CD) Give Me The Light Of Jesus (Bonus Track only for reissued CD) So Happy - Reprise		Label : Erni Productions Reissue CD: Cool Sound, Japan <COOL-018> Release Date: December 25, 1998 (Original Release: 1991) Supported Musicians: Guitars: Brian Price, George Krischke, Robert Cartwright Acoustic Guitar: Peter Sprague Bass: Steve Billman, Abraham Laboriel Drums:Brad Kaiser, Ronnie Gutierrez Drum Programming: Doug Mathews Sax: Justo Almario Percussion: Richie Garcia, Scitt Breadman Rhythm Arrangement: David Huff Tracks: Trust In The Lord I Will Hold You Up He Told Us Warrior Prelude The Weakest Warrior Consider The Great Love You Know Me Interlude Jonah Father, I Need You Consider Once More From Where I Stand He Is Worthy

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