Award-winning Jazz artist PAN CON BISTEC® is a Jazz band based in South Florida that brings together the talents of violinist Federico Britos and flutist/saxophonist Bobby Ramirez. The repertoire includes original music and Jazz standards that highlight various Jazz styles with unique arrangements influenced by many rhythms from North/Central/South America and the Caribbean--including: Afro-Cuban and Brazilian, Candombe, swing, bebop, and Latin Jazz.

Born in Uruguay, Federico Britos began playing violin at the age of five. His talents grew as such that he came to serve as principal chair, soloist, and ultimately, Concertmaster with some of the finest synphony orchestras of Uruguay, Venezuela, Peru and Cuba.

Federico has toured extensively throughout the Americas and Europe. As a composer, Federico has written and recorded many works for orchestras, chamber ensembles, ballet and dance, as well as composing works for TV and theater. Britos is an extremely versatile musician in both classical music and all Jazz styles.

For many years, Cuban-born musician Bobby Ramirez has carefully crafted his artistic talent to mirror a colorful palate of distinct musical textures weaving effortlessly through a kaleidoscope of music and rhythms.

From swing, bebop, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian music, to rhythms from Central/South America and the Caribbean, R&B and funk grooves, Ramirez's repertoire represents an extraordinary fusion of world music with Jazz influence.

Whether it's bebop or Latin Jazz, Ramirez possesses an astounding musical ability to swing both ways with profound authenticity and passion for the music as represented in his latest CD entitled "Pan Con Bistec."

Maestro Britos works in tandem with Bobby Ramirez ; both demonstrating great versatility and virtuosity, covering a wide spectrum of Jazz. Listen to some audio sample tracks from Bobby's CD entitled: Pan Con Bistec featuring Federico Britos:

Pan Con Bistec Waltz For Debby Pink Mambo Besame Mucho Massive Machine Alfonsina Y El Mar Encuentro Bajo Blues