Dominic Mancuso Group

“ Dominic Mancuso is one of the most distinctive voices in music. He is a paramount storyteller; a premier griot of these times. He wails with the best, crying the blues from the depths of his soul — bringing great measures of duende to the music. His "Comfortably Mine" record is a rare album indeed. Quite simply one of a kind!“
Raul d’Gama Rose, All About Jazz

“His group is a perfect example of the world savvy musical product Canadian multiculturalism is producing. I had to introduce Dominic’s infectious global sound to Italy and my colleagues at the Universities of Bologna, Turin and Naples.”
Dr. Elena Lamberti, Author - Marshall McLuhan’s
Mosaic - University of Toronto Press)

Dominic has continued his guitar collaboration with, Tony Zorzi. Tony graced the acclaimed record “Comfortably Mine”, with his multi-string instrument contributions, and their relationship has grown deeper, defining this project’s harmonic and melodic direction. Complementing them is Cuban percussionist, Rosendo “Chendy” Leon, one of Canada’s most sought after percussionists. Chendy brings a love of all music and cultures, with a profound innate rhythmic facilitation. Driving the group’s sound with Mexican bassist/composer, Francisco “Paco” Luviano, this rhythm section’s vast vocabulary and affinity for Dominic’s composing, makes the groove sophisticated, seductive and never overbearing. As featured members of this group, they have asserted themselves as one of Toronto’s most emphatic rhythm sections.
The NEW CD “Sub Urban Gypsy“, truly transcends cultures and borders, defining the artist’s new vision, and it is testament to this group’s suburban gypsy spirit! To be released Spring of 2014.
“Dominic Mancuso's inspiring performance, at the Flato Markham Theatre, is a tribute to the depth and diversity of the Canadian Music Scene. His fantastic and unique voice brings to the audience all the colors of his ancestral Italy, supported by an equally excellent band. The audience loved it!”
Eric Lariviere, General Manage, Flato Markham Theatre

Depending on context and the presentation, the Dominic Mancuso Group is augmented by some of Canada’s most forward thinking musicians in:
Jerry Caringi ( B3 Organ & Accordion ) Robi Botos ( Piano & Melodica ) Hugh Marsh (elec violin) John Johnson (Woordwinds) Kevin Turcotte (trumpet) Gord Myers (Trombone and Tuba) Yvette Tollar ( Vocals )
Enjoy his hybrid sound, which is influenced by a culturally diverse world. Passionate WORLD FUSION, performed by some of Canada's finest.