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VIDEOS: 

Island Time Steel Band

     "Say So" by Doja Cat

     Released June 3, 2022

     "Human Nature" by Michael Jackson

     Released November 19, 2021

     "Passion Fruit" by Drake

     Released June 18, 2021

     "Love Song" by The Cure ACOUSTIC VERSION

     Released June 18, 2021

     "Levitating" by Dua Lipa

     Released May 21, 2021

     "Sunday Best" by Surfaces

     Released May 8, 2021

     "Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You" inspired by Lauryn Hill

     Released May 1, 2021

 

     "Love Song" by The Cure inspired by 311

     and reinterpreted as a reggae steel pan duet!

     Released February 14, 2021

 

     "Take On Me" by A-ha

     Released August 31, 2020

The New England Ska Summit (Documentary)

by The Vitale Brothers
feat. The Copacetics (Live Clips)

 

Released Online Saturday April 17, 2021

Filmed in Somerville, MA on Saturday July 27, 2019

Available online through www.gumroad.com

A 90-minute look into the history, unity, and future of Ska in New England and the world.  Shot at ONCE Ballroom in Somerville, MA featuring never before seen live performances, recently unearthed exclusive footage, and interviews from Bim Skala Bim, The Skatalites, The Copacetics, Big D & The Kids Table, and many more!  Rare cameo performances by Bad Manners, Prince Buster, Laurel Aitken, Lester Sterling, and others.  

Live performances from The New England Ska Summit show at ONCE feature Bim Skala Bim (MA), The Copacetics (RI), The Hempsteadys (CT), El Grande (Maine), and Ricky Rocksteady (MA).

Steel Tide Duo ft. Chuck Rejto on Guitar/Harmonica

     "Monkey" by Harry Belafonte & Lord Burgess

     Performed by Steel Tide Duo

     Released March 20, 2022

     Produced by Sea-Are Productions

     "Sound Waves on the Sea" by Aaron Abrahamson Cote

     Performed by Steel Tide Duo

     Released March 28, 2021

     Produced by Sea-Are Productions

Percussion Reggae/Ska Tributes

     The Steady 45's "Maria Julia" on Percussion Instruments

     Released January 3, 2021

     King Django Tribute on Percussion Instruments

     Released November 26, 2019

     Toots & The Maytals Tribute on Percussion Instruments

     Released October 15, 2019

     The Skatalites Tribute on Percussion Instruments

     Released October 10, 2019

     The Slackers Tribute on Percussion Instruments

     Released October 3, 2019

     The Aggrolites "Reggae Summertime" on Percussion Instruments

     Released July 2, 2017

     Percussion/Reggae Version of "Habanera" from Carmen

     Released March 8, 2017

So Percussion

     Amid the Noise - Remote Collaboration: "Fire Escapes"

     Released Online June 23, 2020

Pan Rocks! ft. Stephen Perkins of Jane's Addiction

     "Baba O'Riley" (The Who)

     Released Online June 10, 2020

 

The Copacetics

     "Feels Like Falling

     Released February 2, 2020

     "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town"

     Released December 10, 2018

Victor Rice/The Copacetics

     "Dubful Strut" [Dub 2/4]

     "Dubful Strut" [Dub 3/4]

     "Dubful Strut" [Dub 4/4]

     Released December 2019

Cote Jazz Combo

 

     "Back to Business"

     Released May 2018

     Available on YouTube.

Daniel & The Flyin' Lions

     Released February - May 2017

     Available on YouTube.

AUDIO RECORDINGS:

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Set Me Up

"Bim Bam Boom" The Songs of Bim Skala Bim, Vol. 1

The Classy Wrecks

Aaron Abrahamson Cote (Percussion)

Released on Stubborn Records on May 5, 2023.

Available on Bandcamp.

Shipwreck in a Storm on a Tropical Island and Escape from Lurking Creatures with Sharp Teeth... [A Working Title that Hopefully Leaves Something Left to the Imagination]

Panoramic View featuring 

Aaron Abrahamson Cote (Lead Tenor Pan, Percussion & Drum Set)

Stephen Grueb (Tenor Saxophone)

Glenn Kennedy (Guitar)

Brad Thibodeaux (Bass)

Released to celebrate International Jazz Day on April 30, 2023

Available on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify, & streaming platforms.

Beach Radio 

Steel Tide Calypso

featuring Chuck Rejto (Vocals/Harmonica/Bariton Guitar)

Aaron Abrahamson Cote (Lead Tenor Pan, Percussion & Drum Set)

Currently in Post-Production; Anticipated Release 2023

The Musicking Community 

hosted by Heather Niemi Savage

Episodes 8 & 9 featuring Aaron Abrahamson Cote

"The Musical World Is a Cultural Melting Pot"

• Episode 8 - Part 1

• Episode 9 - Part 2

Beethoven Symphony 7 Mvt II: Allegretto in Reggae

Panoramic View featuring 

Dr. Ring Ding (Dub Chat Vocals, Lyrics, & Trombone)

Agent Jay (Rhythm/Picked Guitars)

Glenn Kennedy (Solo Guitar on "Bluesthoven")

Aaron Abrahamson Cote (Lead Tenor Pan, Percussion & Drum Set)

Gregg Charest (Double Tenor Pans)

Chris Mitchell (Piano & Organ)

Brad Thibodeaux (Bass)

Artwork by Jon E. Bravo of Ska Illustrated

Released January 11, 2023

Available on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify, & streaming platforms.

It's All Over (by King Django)

for Stubborn Records "Still Stubborn" anniversary series

Panoramic View featuring

Vinny Nobile (Trombone)

Agent Jay (Rhythm/Picked Guitars)

Aaron Abrahamson Cote (Lead Tenor Pan, Percussion & Drum Set)

Gregg Charest (Double Tenor Pans)

Chris Mitchell (Piano & Organ)

Brad Thibodeaux (Bass)

Currently in Post-Production; Anticipated Release 2023

The Last Ghost

Aaron Abrahamson Cote (Steel Pan & Percussion)

& Glenn Kennedy (Guitar) with electronics

Released December 11, 2022

Available on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify, & streaming platforms.

Underwater Cruise

Colorful Sessions of Wildlife & Pets

Released May 13, 2022

feat. Aaron Abrahamson Cote (Steel Pan)

with Casey Beres from Potbelly MacKraken
Rafael Frías from Ska Jazz Messengers
Pablo Jara from Chinatown Ska 
Walter Rodríguez from Los Tempranos

Available on Bandcamp
 

Lobe & Friends Vol. 1

ft. The Copacetics 

Released May 2022

Available in Hard Copy only

The Island Time Steel Band 

Plays the Beatles Vol. 1 (EP)

Released March 15, 2022

Available on Apple Music, Spotify, & other streaming platforms.

 

Panoramic View

Joyful Noise
Released November 22, 2021

Available on Bandcamp & Apple Music.

Nu Ska Vol. 3

ft. The Copacetics

Released August 30, 2021

Available at SpecializedProject.com

Songs of Scripture

Scripture memory songs for adults and kids using verbatim text from the Bible. 

Released 2020-2021.
Available on SongsOfScripture.org and YouTube.

The Island Time Steel Band 

"Human Nature" by Michael Jackson

Released November 19, 2021

Available on YouTube.

 

The Island Time Steel Band 

"Passionfruit" by Drake

Released June 18, 2021

Available on Apple Music, Spotify, & other streaming platforms.

The Island Time Steel Band 

"Levitating" by Dua Lipa

Released May 21 2021

Available on YouTube.

The Island Time Steel Band 

"Can't Take My Eyes off Of You"

as performed by Lauryn Hill

Released May 21 2021

Available on YouTube.

The Island Time Steel Band 

"Sunday Best" by Surfaces

Released May 8, 2021

Available on YouTube.

 

The Island Time Steel Band 

"Love Song" by The Cure inspired by 311 and reinterpreted as a reggae steel pan duet!

Released February 14, 2021

Available on Apple MusicSpotify, & other streaming platforms.

Panoramic View

Sea Breeze - Lost Tracks Found

ft. Bianca Sings & Paul Saunders

Recorded 2013/2017/2020/2021.

Tracks Released December 19, 2020 through February 2021.

Available on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, etc.

What Do You Know About Ska Punk (Vol. 5)

The Copacetics - Feels Like Falling (Track 16/134)

Available on Bandcamp or Hard Copy

Released January 31, 2021

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I'll be Home for Christmas 2020!

Released December 18, 2020

Available on Bandcamp.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Copacetics ft. Dr. Ring Ding (Germany)

Jump for Joy 

Released December 2020

Available on Amazon Music, Apple Music, iHeartRadio, Bandcamp

The Island Time Steel Band 

"Take On Me" by a-ha

Released August 31, 2020

Available on YouTube.

Panoramic View

Dedications

Released April 22, 2020

Also released as sheet music through Tropical Shores Productions.

Available on Bandcamp, Apple Music, & YouTube.

What Do You Know About Ska Punk (Vol. 4)

The Copacetics - High Speed Car Chase (Track 101/156)

Available on Bandcamp or Hard Copy

Released January 8, 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Copacetics vs. Victor Rice

Dubful Strut (2/4) released December 17, 2019

Dubful Strut (3/4) released December 17, 2019

Dubful Strut (4/4) released September 20, 2019

Dub Engineered by Victor Rice aka Strikkly Vikkly.

Aaron Abrahamson Cote on Drums/Percussion.

Available as live dubs on YouTube (linked above).

Panoramic View

The Panoramic View

Released April 22, 2019

Also released as sheet music through Tropical Shores Productions.

Available on Bandcamp, Apple Music, & YouTube.

What Do You Know About Ska Punk (Vol. 3)

The Copacetics w/ Victor Rice - Dubful Strut (Track 70/142)

Available on Bandcamp or Hard Copy
Released January 8, 2019

 

 

The Copacetics

A Very Copacetics Christmas

Released November 30, 2018

Available on Apple Music, Bandcamp, etc.

Panoramic View

Put It Behind You

Also released as sheet music through Tropical Shores Productions.

Released October 20, 2018

Available on Bandcamp, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, etc.

Italian Ska Meets the World (Vol. 2)

The Copacetics - "Six Outta Seven"

Available on Amazon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

William Chilton

Dark Travels

Released August 17, 2018

Available on Amazon, Apple Music, Spotify, etc.

What Do You Know About Ska Punk (Vol. 2)

The Copacetics - The Vulture (Track 11/168)

Available on Bandcamp or Hard Copy

Released January 8, 2018

 

In My Heart There Rings A Melody:

20 Traditional Christian Hymns & Songs on Marimba

Arranged, Performed, & Recorded by Aaron Abrahamson Cote

Released May 12, 2017

Available on YouTube.

Daniel & The Flyin' Lions

Released February-May, 2017

Available on YouTube & Facebook.

What Do You Know About Ska Punk (Vol. 1)

The Copacetics - "Six Outta Seven" (Track 74/134)

Available on Bandcamp or Hard Copy
Released January 8, 2017

 

The Copacetics

Ska-Royale 

Released November 26, 2016

 

The Copacetics

This Is Providence (Compilation Album)

When the Sun Goes Down (Track 5/20)

Released September 2016

Available on Bandcamp.

 

Panoramic View

(Untitled) 

Released July 16, 2016

Available on Bandcamp or Hard Copy.

 

Panoramic View

Sea Breeze (Demo)

Released June 18, 2016

My Mother's Moustache 

The Studio B Sessions

Released March 18, 2016

Available on Spotify.

Panoramic View

Chasing Summer 

Released October 1, 2015

The Copacetics 
The Copacetics (Self-Titled Debut Album)

ft. Agent Jay (The Slackers) and Riki Rocksteady

Released January 24, 2014

CLICK HERE TO READ BOSTON SKA REVIEW.

Everyone Deserves A Home: 

A Benefit Album for Riverwood Mental House Services

Motif Music Award Winner for "Best Americana Album"

Produced by Aaron Abrahamson Cote

Drums on "Little Hope" by Michelle Cruz (Track 2)

Percussion on "Leaving the Hell Behind" by

Robert Johnson Howard (Track 12)

Released October 24, 2012

Available on Amazon, Spotify, Apple Music, & other platforms.

CLICK HERE TO READ PRESS FEATURE.

Caesar

Percussion on "Nature Boy"

Recorded April 10, 2012

The Machine Awakes by Stephen Andrew Taylor

Sinfonia da Camera

Released on Albany Records, March 1, 2010

Available on Spotify.

Long Roll: A Tribute to Michael Manion 

The University of Illinois Percussion Ensemble

feat. Ostinato Pianissimo by Henry Cowell (Cote on Solo Xylophone)
and selections from Tcherepnin, Roldán, Shostakovich, Cage, Harrison, and others.  Recorded November 15, 2009.

Released on Albany Records, December 1, 2017.

Available on Spotify.

Krista Bennie

Inspired

Released 2007

Jordan Jazz

Come Fly With Me EP

Released 2005

 

Heidi Burchette

EP

Released 2004

STEEL BAND ARRANGEMENTS (Publication Dates TBD)

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BOOKS: Sheet Music & Play-along Tracks

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Splash of Sunlight (2022)

20 tunes in Caribbean styles including Calypso, Soca, Reggae, Ska, and more. A broad range of sounds from this collection are reminiscent of calypso legends like Kitchener & Holman, to styles adjacent to the Caribbean Latin Jazz of Andy Narrell, and even the original Tony Hawk Pro Skater Sound Track.

Available through Tropical Shores Productions via this link.

Joyful Noise (2021)

20 songs composed by Aaron Abrahamson Cote and arranged as lead sheets with with hybrid live/synthesized backing tracks produced by the composer.

Available through Tropical Shores Productions via this link.

 

Dedications (2020)

15 songs composed by Aaron Abrahamson Cote and arranged as lead sheets with with hybrid live/synthesized backing tracks produced by the composer.

Available through Tropical Shores Productions via this link.

The Panoramic View (2019)

20 songs composed by Aaron Abrahamson Cote and arranged as lead sheets with with hybrid live/synthesized backing tracks produced by the composer.

Available through Tropical Shores Productions via this link.

Put It Behind You (2018)

20 songs composed by Aaron Abrahamson Cote and arranged as lead sheets with with hybrid live/synthesized backing tracks produced by the composer.

Available through Tropical Shores Productions via this link.

Caribbean Christmas (2016) - OUT OF PRINT

20 songs arranged by Aaron Abrahamson Cote as lead sheets with with Backing Tracks.

Available through Tropical Shores Productions via this link.

Sea Breeze (2013/16)

Originally released through Hillbridge Music, this collection features 15 songs composed by Aaron Abrahamson Cote and arranged as lead sheets with backing tracks​ recorded by the original players from Panoramic View Steel Drums and engineered by Grammy Award Winner Jack Renner.  

Available through Tropical Shores Productions via this link.

Chasing Summer (2015)

10 songs composed by Aaron Abrahamson Cote and arranged as lead sheets with with hybrid live/synthesized backing tracks produced by the composer.

Available through Tropical Shores Productions via this link.

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Updated May 5, 2023
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