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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
Released Online June 10, 2020
The Copacetics
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
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"
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 Music, Spotify, & 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
Panoramic View
I'll be Home for Christmas 2020!
Released December 18, 2020
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"
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
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
Panoramic View
(Untitled)
Released July 16, 2016
Available on Bandcamp or Hard Copy.
Panoramic View
Released June 18, 2016
My Mother's Moustache
The Studio B Sessions
Released March 18, 2016
Available on Spotify.
Panoramic View
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)
BOOKS: Sheet Music & Play-along Tracks
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.
