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Hi, I’m Victor Samalot, an acoustic instrumental guitarist with over 38 years of experience blending Latin, Jazz, Rock, and World Fusion styles. I love creating fresh, original music with an organic vibe and have enjoyed performing live and in the studio for many years. Whether it’s a virtual concert, festival, winery, or private event, I’m passionate about sharing the cool sounds of instrumental guitar. I co-founded the instrumental group Rare Blend and continue to compose, produce, and perform as an independent artist. Influenced by legends like Carlos Santana and Wes Montgomery, I utilize electric and acoustic guitars along with live looping to bring a unique fusion of styles. I'm always eager to connect with producers, musicians, and event promoters to collaborate and grow in the music community.…Hi, I’m Victor Samalot, an acoustic instrumental guitarist with over 38 years of experience blending Latin, Jazz, Rock, and World Fusion styles. I love creating fresh, original music with an organic vibe and have enjoyed performing live and in the studio for many years. Whether it’s a virtual concert, festival, winery, or private event, I’m passionate about sharing the cool sounds of instrumental guitar. I co-founded the instrumental group Rare Blend and continue to compose, produce, and perform as an independent artist. Influenced by legends like Carlos Santana and Wes Montgomery, I utilize electric and acoustic guitars along with live looping to bring a unique fusion of styles. I'm always eager to connect with producers, musicians, and event promoters to collaborate and grow in the music community.

Victor Samalot

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Hi, I’m Victor Samalot, an acoustic instrumental guitarist with over 38 years of experience blending Latin, Jazz, Rock, and World Fusion styles. I love creating fresh, original music with an organic vibe and have enjoyed performing live and in the studio for many years. Whether it’s a virtual concert, festival, winery, or private event, I’m passionate about sharing the cool sounds of instrumental guitar. I co-founded the instrumental group Rare Blend and continue to compose, produce, and perform as an independent artist. Influenced by legends like Carlos Santana and Wes Montgomery, I utilize electric and acoustic guitars along with live looping to bring a unique fusion of styles. I'm always eager to connect with producers, musicians, and event promoters to collaborate and grow in the music community.…Hi, I’m Victor Samalot, an acoustic instrumental guitarist with over 38 years of experience blending Latin, Jazz, Rock, and World Fusion styles. I love creating fresh, original music with an organic vibe and have enjoyed performing live and in the studio for many years. Whether it’s a virtual concert, festival, winery, or private event, I’m passionate about sharing the cool sounds of instrumental guitar. I co-founded the instrumental group Rare Blend and continue to compose, produce, and perform as an independent artist. Influenced by legends like Carlos Santana and Wes Montgomery, I utilize electric and acoustic guitars along with live looping to bring a unique fusion of styles. I'm always eager to connect with producers, musicians, and event promoters to collaborate and grow in the music community.

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Hi, I’m Victor Samalot, an acoustic instrumental guitarist with over 38 years of experience blending Latin, Jazz, Rock, and World Fusion styles. I love creating fresh, original music with an organic vibe and have enjoyed performing live and in the studio for many years. Whether it’s a virtual concert, festival, winery, or private event, I’m passionate about sharing the cool sounds of instrumental guitar.

I co-founded the instrumental group Rare Blend and continue to compose, produce, and perform as an independent artist. Influenced by legends like Carlos Santana and Wes Montgomery, I utilize electric and acoustic guitars along with live looping to bring a unique fusion of styles. I’m always eager to connect with producers, musicians, and event promoters to collaborate and grow in the music community.

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Experience Level

Expert

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Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

Intermediate

Work Experience

Instrumental Guitarist at Victor Samalot

April 30, 2009 - Present

Performing as an instrumental guitarist mixing Latin, Jazz, Rock, World Fusion, improvisations, and live looping. Available for virtual concerts, house concerts, festivals, private and corporate events, and session work both locally in Ohio and via the internet. Released two albums showcasing original instrumental music that fuses genres with an organic vibe. Responsible for composing, songwriting, producing, and performing live and recorded music.

Producer/Composer/Songwriter/Engineer at Rare Blend Film Music / FX - TSM Productions

January 1, 1994 - Present

Composed music for film and video projects, including award-winning film scoring for the independent film 'Madness'. Created music and sound FX for various projects such as Great Ships of the Great Lakes series, 1st Gulf War PSA's, local televised productions, and documentaries. Developed film/live performance presentations involving music groups and silent films. Involved in sound engineering and editing for diverse film and video works.

Co-founder, Guitarist, Producer, Songwriter at Rare Blend

January 1, 1994 - October 1, 2010

Co-founded and played guitar in the jazz, rock fusion instrumental group Rare Blend. Produced and wrote songs spanning a variety of musical styles including rock, jazz, and fusion. Rare Blend performed at numerous events and opened for notable national acts. Their music appeared on various compilations and they maintained a diverse catalog reaching progressive and jazz fusion audiences.