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Tony Succar

Tony Succar was born in Lima, Peru. He arrived to Miami, FL at the age of two. He was fortunate enough to be born into an array of musical talent. He embarked in his life as a musician when he was thirteen. "I was privileged to have been born into a family of musicians, I couldn’t be more grateful”, he explained. Succar was inspired to begin his musical education on the piano and then moved on to percussion. Tony received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Jazz Performance from Florida International University in 2008 and his Master’s degree in 2010.

Growing up in Miami, a multi-cultural “Melting Pot”, has shaped him in many ways to become a versatile musician. Being exposed to so many diverse styles of music has blessed him to make the most of his talent. He has had the honor to share concert, festival, and nightclub stages with Arturo Sandoval, Néstor Torres, Tania Libertad, Richie Zellon, Mike Orta, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Victor Manuelle, Oscar de Leon, Tito Nieves, and Tito Rojas (among others).

Tony Succar plays a number of roles, as a musician, producer, composer, and arranger. Whether it’s in a timbales solo, an orchestration, or an explosive groove, Succar’s sound is clearly exclusive to any ear that has learned it. His compositions emphasize the combination of syncopation, harmonic curiosity, rhythmic uniformity, and tasteful melodies. He finds a mean for both the interests of a musician and/or dancer. Tony has always had the ability to entertain while keeping music complexity at a high level.

His hit songs have been broadcasted on radio stations all over the world. Tony’s song, “No Te Confundas”, took the first place spot in the show “Salsa y Punto” for three weeks in a row. “I tell you people, you are going to hear a lot about Tony Succar... and you will hear from him with golden letters. This production has stunned and it is something to talk about”, exclaimed Ricardo Sánchez, the host of the radio.

For the past three years, he has been performing with his project “Mixtura” on a weekly basis. Tony Succar y Mixtura are constantly performing at world-known venues in Florida such as the Van Dyke Café, Yuca Lounge, Grand Central, Blue Martini... just to mention a few. We can’t fail to mention his extraordinary performances in concerts, events, and festivals like the Calle Ocho Festival, Monteli Salsa Cruise (with Tito Nieves and Tito Rojas), and Carnaval On The Mile. He’s been creating a huge buzz and following, not only in South Florida, but in South America and Europe as well (appeared on the #1 Italian salsa website www.salsa.it).

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Album Review

Tony Succar: Tony Succar y Mixtura: De One Live Sessions, Vol. 1

Read "Tony Succar y Mixtura: De One Live Sessions, Vol. 1" reviewed by Mike Oppenheim


Arranger, producer and percussionist Tony Succar and his Latin jazz band Mixtura offer their renditions of a handful of standards on the 2013 album De One Live Sessions Vol. 1. Though a studio album, the band embraces the “live in the studio" feeling, which shines throughout. A DVD of the band during the same studio session accompanies the album, providing a glimpse of the coordination and communication between the performers. Succar plays timbales and cajon, and is joined ...

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Tony Succar y Mixtura: De One Sessions Live, Volume 1

Read "De One Sessions Live, Volume 1" reviewed by Dave Wayne


Born in Peru and raised in Miami, Tony Succar has been steeped in the sounds and traditions of Latin music practically since birth. Still in his 20s and comfortably ensconced as an Artist-in-Residence at Florida International University, the versatile percussionist / pianist has worked with worked with the likes of Arturo Sandoval, Néstor Torres, Ed Calle, and Tito Puente Jr., to name a few. While De One Sessions Live, Volume 1 features Mixtura, a fiery, homegrown, all-instrumental Latin jazz band, ...

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Tony Succar & Pablo Gil Raices Jazz Orchestra Premiere Video Release 'Raices Jam' From Self-Titled Debut CD!

Tony Succar & Pablo Gil Raices Jazz Orchestra Premiere Video Release 'Raices Jam' From Self-Titled Debut CD!

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations

Tony Succar, Pablo Gil and RJO continue their ascending path with the release of their latest single and video, “Raices Jam." Succar and Gil deliver a strong statement by making Raices Jam the first track of their debut album. Just listening to the beginning groove hints at Michael Jackson's “Shake your Body" to the ground riff. It serves as the common thread between the spirit of Succar's acclaimed MJ tribute album Unity , and this one, in which he teams ...

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Raices Jazz Orchestra Released May 22 Featuring Tony Succar And Pablo Gil!

Raices Jazz Orchestra Released May 22 Featuring Tony Succar And Pablo Gil!

Source: Scott Thompson Public Relations

The First Album from multi-Latin Grammy winning producer Tony Succar and Dr. Pablo Gil's Latin big band is available now! Moved by the love of big band and their passion to express their Latin roots, Tony Succar and Pablo Gil have created Raices Jazz Orchestra (RJO), a crossover powerhouse based in South Florida. RJO's self-titled first album combines original compositions with arrangements of standards such as “Eye of the Hurricane" by Herbie Hancock and “Mas que Nada" by Jorge Ben, ...

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Tony Succar Releases "Thriller" A Tropical Tribute to the "King of Pop"

Tony Succar Releases "Thriller"  A Tropical Tribute to the "King of Pop"

Source: Rafael Mangual

Well-recognized Latin Artist Tony Succar pays tribute to Michael Jackson in his innovative arrangement of “Thriller." The new single captures the ears and hearts of many while embodying the essence that is the King of Pop. Apr 05, 2011—In a fitting tribute to “The King Of Pop," virtuoso Peruvian Percussionist/Arranger/Producer TONY SUCCAR and his group Mixtura announce the launch of “THRILLER," the first single off of their upcoming album." Without a doubt, Michael Jackson, “The King of Pop," has influenced ...

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Raices Jazz Orchestra

Unity Entertainment
2020

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De One Sessions Live,...

Mixtura Productions
2013

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Mixtura Productions
2013

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