...Between Musicians...

Pernell is selfless, and perfect to work with. He has that rare balance that percussionist/musicians should strive for to perform modern music, being well-versed in the traditions of many cultures, but not bound to them. Pernell can interpret the most complex arrangement, or simply be content to sustain a basic part, all in service to the composition. This makes his virtuosity even more apparent whenever he's called upon to be featured.

-Jeff "Tain" Watts

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Paquito once said to me (and I quote): "Pernell Saturnino is the greatest f*#%ing percussionist in the world, because you don't notice when he's playing. When he stops playing, you notice!"

-Mark Walker

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My "big" brother Pernell...is without a doubt one of the most tastefull and all around percussion musician to come out of our Caribean islands...Many, many thumbs up!!!!

-Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez

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Pernell is always my first choice when I think of percussion players. His musicality, knowledge of all styles of music and sensibility make him one of the most prepared percussionists in the world today. I've performed with him a lot over the years and it has always been a great experience.

-Antonio Sánchez

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You don't have to and should not compete against other musicians to prove you are best... The only competition you should have is against yourself to be a better musician but above all a better you...

-Pernell Saturnino

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