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Juan Carlos Portillo

Maracaibo, Venezuela

Biography

Born in Venezuela, Juan Carlos Portillo studied at a classical conservatory of music where he acquired his knowledge in music theory, harmony and performance that later would shape his skills as a sideman, recording artist and TV commercial producer. Living in LA since 1996, Juan Carlos had the opportunity to develop his style and work in different areas of the music business, recording and performing various music styles such as Jazz, Rock, Latin Funk, Hip Hop, among others.

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PFC Videos Featuring Juan Carlos Portillo
2018: What A Year

Dec 31, 2018

Preview | Bibamba | PFC Band live in New York

Sep 26, 2018

Member Exclusive | Bibamba | PFC Band live in New York

Sep 25, 2018

That’s What Love Will Make You Do | PFC Band Live

Aug 30, 2018

Black Water | The Doobie Brothers w/PFC Band Live in Los Angeles

May 11, 2018

Listen to the Music | Behind The Scenes

Apr 10, 2018

Dixie Chicken | Little Feat w/the PFC Band Live in Los Angeles

Mar 09, 2018

Listen to the Music | Song Around The World

Member Exclusive | Ellis Hall & the PFC Band Live in Byron Bay

Oct 28, 2017

Member Exclusive | Reggae Got Soul | PFC Live

Oct 23, 2017

Biko | PFC Band Live in New York

Aug 16, 2017

54-46 Was My Number | PFC Band Live in Brazil

May 12, 2017

The PFC Band Visits Our School in Brazil

Jan 25, 2017

Mohammed Alidu Joins the PFC Band on Tour

Jul 10, 2016

PFC Band on the Road: United World Tour 2016

Jun 26, 2016

Pata Pata Recording Session at Apogee Studios

Apr 22, 2015

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