News 2024
Yussi is Composing Music for TV Reality Shows.
Performed 4 gigs with Persian Singer Assef
News 2023
Yussi performed for Herbie Hancock and his Daughter.
Yussi performed for Eddie Murphy at his home.
More Compositions have been placed on Extra, TMZ,Bachelor in Paradise on ABC.
Yussi performed for Stevie Wonder this May.
Currently composing for various TV Shows.
See Calendar for weekly Performance Schedule.
News 2022
3 Days of recording Sessions for Film Composer Miriam Cutler for the Film “Forked”, featuring Wolfgang Puck. 2023 Release
Yussi’s Song San Felipe has been licenced for the compilation Resalte Vol.1
Yussi played Nylon String guitars on new release Music by Shad Rabbani
Busy 2022 with 25 - 30 Live gigs per month.
Played another Concert with Mesopotamian Nights in San Jose.
Yussi is currently writing and recording his next Solo record of new music.
Currently re-mixing an unreleased acoustic record from 2000.
Concerts coming up with Persian Star Faramarz Assef.
Yussi performed for the Minnesota Vikings during Super Bowl Week.
Music video of the song “Vignette for a Silhouette” from the latest released album “Sound Pilot” will release 2nd week of January 2022.
Five new songs from the Yussi & Django era was found in Jeff Gross’s (X DOT 25 Music Mastering Engineer) computer and ADATs. We are working on mixing them for release in March 2022.
Re-Mastered Yussi & Django EP; Legend of Azhdahak on X DOT 25 Music will release on 1/28/2022
News 2021
Recording Session for Film Composer Miriam Cutler for the CNN
Film “Gabby Giffords; Won’t Back Down”.
Video Shoot for Middle Eastern Artist. TBA
Yussi’s new Solo record “Sound Pilot” will release this July on X DOT 25 Music.
Yussi is a featured Actor in the new Calendly Commercial. https://calendly.com/
News 2020
Phantom Radio, Yussi’s new solo record will release this Fall.
Dilemma of Desire at screens at AFI Film Festival.
The Short, The Color of Red won some Film awards.
Composing French style music for TV Show
Pre Production began for the next Yussi Release.
Recorded the Taylor and the Martin guitars for the Short Film “The Color of Red”.
The new Solo Record “Galactic Vampire”, will release on the X DOT 25 Music label on April 17 2020.
Dilemma of Desire screens at SXSW 2020 Film Festival. Yussi played Guitars and Ukuleles on the score.
News 2019
New Synth Record coming soon……..
Prophet Col. Vol 6 featuring Yussi’ new single Zen Prophesy.
Live recorded and Video taping of 3 new Janne Saar songs.
Played studio guitars on the upcoming Janne Saar single.
Yussi attended NAMM Show 2019
Yussi’s new Album is being mixed for a spring release.
News 2018
The new Record by Film Composer Miriam Cutler just got released and reviewed. Yussi played on most of the tracks. Nylon and Steel string Guitars, Oud, Mandolins, Mandola, Baritone and Concert Ukuleles.
http://moviescoremedia.com/film-music-miriam-cutler/
Yussi is now endorsing Ortega Guitars
Yussi is now endorsing Cling On magnetic Pickups. https://www.clingon.co/
NEWS 2017
Yussi will be performing with Persian Pop Star Sami Beigi on local Tour starting at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood Nov 22.
Coming this X Mas: " The Best Of " Album.
Yussi's music video for Blood & Wine https://youtu.be/2LIs8KZGzXI
July release date for the new solo album Exotic Wizard
The new Single, Besjana Lounge has been released
New Endorsement with Cling On Tuner https://youtu.be/WHS4qqSFLqI
Played Guitar and Quatro on this track featuring Simon Philips on Drums and Jimmy Johnson on Bass: https://soundcloud.com/yussi-2/27a-1
TV Performance for Farhad Besharati
Video Shoot for Farhad Besharati
Studio Session for Kanoun player Farhad Besharati
Yussi will be at NAMM Show in Anaheim
New Single coming this February
News 2016
Played Jerry Bruckheimer's X-Mas Party again
New Acoustic Album : Exotic Wizard soon to be released
Filmed Commercial for San Antonio Wineries
Recorded Guitars for Kanoon Player Farhad Besharati
Video Shoot for Persian singers Assef's new single
Tracked Ukelele, Mandolin and Jazz Guitar for award winning film composer Miriam Cutler for upcoming Documentary
Played with Emmy winning band Benise at Casa Pacifica
Recorded for Assyrian singer Linda George's new release
Performed with Iranian Star Googoosh at Microsoft Theater
Soon to be released acoustic album: Blood & Wine
Upcoming gigs in Dallas, NY, Toronto and Edmonton, Canada
Bandidos Trio @ Stonhaus for Cinco de Mayo event
Bandidos de Amor play in Beverly Hills
Ghost XX, the new single released in February
Yussi attended the 2016 NAMM Show, Anaheim
2015
Played guitar on Mil Santos' Single: "Oye". Produced by Black Eyed Peas guitarist George Pajon Jr.
Played with Hot Club of Los Angeles at Cinema Bar in LA
Atomik Inferno has been released on Halloween
Fall Semester begins at MI, Hollywood
November gigs in New York City
Composing Swedish Folk music for TV show
5 Night run at El Portal with Alex Magno's "Body, Mind & Soul" Show.
Strings of Passion - Benise airs Nationwide on PBS
Composed more new music for Reality Shows
The new acoustic Album is in the finishing stage
Atomik Inferno. New Elektro Album coming soon !
Upcoming shows in Boston and Canada
Acoustic Connection Live at Villa on Fridays
Polka Night at Ludwig Biergarten
Acoustic Connection: Tuesdays at Karma Bistro
Guadalajara, MX Concert. Django Festival Feb 20
Valentines Day Concert in New York, NY
Transcribing music for George Pajon from the Black Eyed Peas
Yussi will be at NAMM Show in Anaheim
Mixing and editing the upcoming Electro - Metal album
2014
Currently composing Irish music for Reality Show
Studio work for Persian Singer Assef
Wrote Curriculum content for Musicians Institute
Played sold out shows with Persian Singer Siavash.
Studio work for Persian Singer Sepideh. Steel string and Nylon string guitars.
Auditioned for Fury, starring Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf.
Played Mandolin, Octave Mandolin and Guitar on a film Score about Italian Village.
Sold out July and August shows with Persian singing Star Siavash.
Performed in Detroit, Michigan.
Bandidos De Amor performance for Wells Fargo.
Played a Concert in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Featured on camera playing electric guitar for Epicor commercial.
Composed and produced music for a variety of reality shows.
Performed for Samick at Namm show Anaheim, California.
2013
Shot a National Commercial for United Healthcare.
Composed for Africa Channel.
Placement of 60 tracks for the Food Network.
Composed Xmas music for various reality shows.
Performed with Assyrian singing Legend Ashur Bet Sargis.
2012
Yussi's song Fantasias en Color with lyrics by Josh Cruze licensed to upcoming Paul Rodriguez film.
Shot an episode of " My Ghost Story " for the BIO Channel.
Touring Turkey, France, Germany, Switzerland, Canada with middle eastern singer Assef.
Played the Nokia Amphitheater in LA with Persian star Ebi.
Performed with PBS Show The Spanish Guitar - Benise at Fox Theater Riverside and Chumash Casino.
2011
Yussi spent a few days recording Guitar for Film Composer Christopher Young (Rum Diaries, Priest, Drag me to Hell, Spider-Man).
KTLA Show Nikita features Yussi on Balalaika and Guitar.
The Best of Yussi Album is available on www.reverbnation.com/yussi along with Yussi Ringtones.
Tattoo Lounge Electronica/Chill album will be available next year.
This fall, Yussi will be featured again on US Tour with the Emmy winning PBS Show Benise: The Spanish Guitar.
Desert of Forbidden Art: Played Balalaika, Oud, Saz, Mandolin, Mandolaika and Guitar on this film that won a few awards and is available on DVD.
Y-8 Model 8-String Flamenco Guitar, designed by Carlos Topete, built by Ernesto Caro. Pictures coming soon.
2010
Yussi returned from US tour with Emmy winning Artist Benise and the PBS Show "The Spanish Guitar".
Film Producer Jerry Bruckheimer invited Yussi to perform a Country & Western gig at his home.
Taped two pilot episodes for the "Luisa Show", hosted by Miss Venezuela Luisa Diaz. Featured guests include Guns N' Roses Drummer Steven Adler.
Yussi played Concert with Persian Pop Star Assef in Las Vegas on Xmas.
Played Sitar and Guitar for Bollywood Producer Bappi Lahiri's Album release party.
New Film: "Desert of Forbidden Art", featuring Mandolin, Balalaika, Guitars by Yussi. Also featuring narration by Sir Ben Kingsley, Sally Field, Edward Asner. Premiered at Santa Barbara Film Festival.
HBO Film "The Fence" at Sundance and will be on HBO in 2010.
Guitar Tracks for Percussionist Kalani's upcoming Album.
Underscore Tracks for TV and Cable: (Children, Comedy, Country, Bluegrass, Rock, Latin)
Played Guitar on Assyrian Singer Walter Aziz's upcoming release.
Yussi new solo album "Velvet Rebel" released on X DOT 25 Music label. Available Worldwide and on Internet (Check Amazon, iTunes).
Velvet Rebel , El Pirata, Bandidos de Amor are available at: Best Buy, iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby, eBay, Tower.com, CD Universe, Barnes and Nobles, Emusic, Cdwow.com, Dimple.com, Rhapsody.com, Retail.com etc.
Yussi returned from three weeks in Lebanon with the "Nights of Fire" Troup.
2009
A new Filmscore for "The Fence" featuring Yussi on Requinto, 6 and 7-String Guitars is in Post Production.
Yussi played Guitar, Quatro, Bouzouki for Ricky Martin's forthcoming record.
Yussi's Signature Guitars, the "Y-7" are now available. Handmade Classical Custom 7-String Models.
"Tradition for the Millennium". Check them out at www.myspace.com/ernestocaroguitars.
2008
Yussi is currently composing and producing music for National Geographic, Food Network and Style Channel.
Yussi performed and recorded with Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas and Andy Vargas from Santana.
An upcoming Documentary about Russia features a score with Balalaika, Mandola, Mandolin and Mandolaika played by Yussi.
"Help Wanted", a Short Film feat. music composed by Yussi took home Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Narrative.
Awards at Elevate Film Festival.
Stellina Blue has been screened at Sedona International Film Festival and World Fest Houston.
To see the trailer go to www.myspace.com/yussimusic.
Yussi also played Bouzouki and Guitar for Iranian singing Star Leila Foroohar's upcoming release.
2007
Yussi recorded Mandolin, Bouzouki and Guitar for an upcoming Rick Springfield Project.
"Stellina Blue" a feature Drama with a 2008 release date is Yussi's first film as a Composer. www.stellinablue.com.
The film "Bloodline" continues where the Da Vinci Code left off. The Score features Yussi playing Saz and Guitar. Premieres in May in L.A. www.bloodlinethemovie.com.
The feature film "Chris & Don, a Love Story" about the writer of "Cabaret" features Jazz and Classical Guitar played by Yussi.
The Short Film "11 Minutes Ago" features Yussi's "Sambenco" premiered in Hollywood.
Yussi had featured music on the TV Shows Extra, I Propose.
Tracks from the Solo Album "El Pirata" are being played on XM Radio and on Airlines.
Stop by the new Yussi & Django Myspace page:. www.myspace.com/yussidjango.
Please go there for new Music, Updates, Pictures and Performance Calendar.
The New Guest book is www.183615.guestbooks.motigo.com.
Bouzouki, Mandolin, Guitars are played by Yussi on the upcoming release Iranian Artists Shoreh, Ebi, Mehrdad, Essi and Shad.
Yussi performs at the Kodak Theater, Greek Theater, Avalon and Paris Hotel, Las Vegas.
Yussi appears in the fourth Music Video with Iranian Singer Davood Beboudi.
2006
Yussi composes and produces again for The Bachelor on ABC. This time The Bachelor-Rome.
Yussi is now on Myspace. www.myspace.com/yussimusic.
Please go there for new Music, Updates, Pictures and Performance Calendar.
Bandidos de Amor shared the stage with Bono from U2 in Carmel.
Yussi is working on 2 Films right now one is about Kosovo and will have some Albanian, Roma and Serbian tinged music, the other is about the Crypto Jews of South America.TBA.
The last film he played on "Absolute Wilson" premiered in Berlin and will be here for the LA FILM FESTIVAL. More later.
Yussi just returned from Canada performing with Middle-Eastern Star Assef.
Baila Habibi 4 released. Yussi's "TIKIFARI" Line of Instruments, Furniture, Cigar Accessories and Appliances from Bali Exotic will premiere at Honolulu's Trade Show in May.
Yussi will be seen playing Indian Sitar in the Season Finale of CRUMBS on ABC, starring Fred Savage and Jane Curtain.
Yussi composes and produces music for "THE BACHELOR - PARIS"on ABC.
Yussi now Teaching at Musician's Institute's G.I.T in Hollywood.
Solo Album "El Pirata" in rotation on SIRIUS Satellite.
Yussi composes music for various WB and FOX shows such as Tyra Banks Show, People's Court, and Elimidate.
Yussi & Bandidos played a private Concert for Hilary Clinton.
Yussi's "Sambenco" licensed to the Film "11 Minutes Ago". TBA
Played Guitar and Mandolin on the PBS production of "The New Los Angeles" to air in 2006.
Russian Propaganda Film "Hands of Cuba" featuring "Havana Bay" composed by Claudio Collino and Yussi.
Played Guitar on Iranian Singer SORAYA's release New Melody.
Put down guitars for Armenian Baritone ADISS.
Laid down Guitar tracks for Baila Habibi Vol.4.
Laid down Guitar and Oud tracks for a Documentary to go to Sundance in Jan.TBA
Music Videos with Persian Music Stars Faramarz Assef, Leila Foroohar, Davood Beboudi, Zatar.
Yussi's instructional Spanish Guitar Videos to be released soon through www.americanguitarschool.com and Guitar Center.
Benise: Nights of Fire on PBS through April.
Yussi will perform with Benise will perform at the Greek Theater and the Grove of Anaheim in April.
Yussi performs with the Gipsy Band ELAN VITAL.
Yussi composes and records music of all styles for various Sound Libraries.
Coming Soon
Yussi's Instrument Inventory.
Yussi's Guitar Lounge.
2004
Bandidos de Amor attended and played the Collateral premiere at the Orpheum Theater Downtown L.A.
Baseball Star Sammy Sosa starring in the new Pepsi commercial, featuring Yussi on Guitar.
Yussi's song Tango in Marrakech has been placed on the chill CD Cleopatra Cafe II.
Yussi, along with members of Bandidos and Calexico, shot scenes for the upcoming Tom Cruise movie "Collateral" starring Jamie Foxx, Jada Pinkett-Smith and Javier Bardem.
Yussi now endorses the Greg Bennett designed Samick Guitars and string instruments.
Benise recorded their live double album in January at a sold out Thousand Oaks Performing Arts Center and will tour Puerto Rico and the Bay Area.
2003
Selma Hayek stars in the new Coca -Cola T.V. Commercial featuring Yussi on electric guitar.
Yussi finished work on two new Documentaries, narrated by Meryl Streep and Jessica Lange, playing Guitars, Mandolins and Irish Bouzouki.
Divining the Human, a Documentary about Cathedral Tapestries narrated by Edward James Olmos; featuring Yussi on Classical Guitar. Premieres Dec. 4 Downtown L.A.
Circus Flora released their first CD featuring Nick Ariondo on Accordion and Yussi on Flamenco guitar and Mandolin.
Yussi's Composition "Sambenco" got placed on NBC's Miss Universe 2003.
Yussi's guitar lessons are online now. Take a lesson with Yussi at guitar center Click on guitarschool.net.
Yussi placed original composition "Bailo con el Ritmo" in the new Sandra Bullock / Hugh Grant Movie "Two Weeks Notice".
On Dec.31 Yussi will perform in Germany.
Two songs of Yussi's unreleased new album are featured on a new compilation.(See Discography).
Bandidos de Amor appeared for the second time on the Mexican channel KJLA (LATV).
2002
Yussi contributed electric guitar tracks to the new TV show.
"Meet the Marks" on Fox 11.
"Peace of Heart" a movie by Swiss director Roman Wyden featuring Yussi's music and a cameo appearance premieres in Hollywood.
In August Yussi has been invited to play at Magic Johnson's house. He will bring his guitar outlaws "Los Piratas".
Yussi just contributed guitar and mandolin tracks for a documentary produced by HBO. Bandidos de Amor shot their new music video in Hollywood.
In July Yussi will play in England, Spain and the Middle-East."Lost in La Mancha" a documentary about director Terry Gilliam featuring Yussi on electric and flamenco guitars premiered at the Berlin Film Festival.
Yussi's new 7 - string Flamenco guitar designed by Boaz Elkayam and Yussi has arrived.
2001
The Bandidos opened for smooth jazz sax man Kirk Whalum.
New photos of Yussi are up in the Misc section of the photos page.
Eden's Crush album "Popstars" went gold.
Yussi recently performed with legendary band El Chicano.
Yussi recently performed at the Saturn Awards, the 27th Sci-fi Award show hosted by Lucy Lawless, Sam Raimi, stars from X -Files and others.
In Production
Yussi is currently working on two new instrumental guitar records, due out Fall of 2001.
Production on a new Yussi and Django record will start next year.
Upcoming Release
"Double Take", the new Disney movie (Jan. 2001), features a score with Yussi on flamenco guitar.
Bandidos De Amor, Yussi's rumba band, has completed a second cd, Asi Es La Vida.
Recent Accomplishments/Upcoming Events
The band "Eden's Crush" from the WB show POPSTARS releases their first album, featuring Yussi on guitar.
Yussi will be performing at the Mirage in Las Vegas on April 28 with Michael Mc Donald, Coolio and others.
Yussi performed at the House of Blues on Feb 19 with Darius Rucker (Hootie & the Blowfish) and Stewart Copeland as part of a Benefit for Percussionist/Singer Vinx. Additional performance included Jackson Browne, Michelle Shocked and Brenda Russell.
Yussi returned from a tour in Texas with Mexican Musical Stars Nydia Rojas, Juan Gabriel, and Ana Gabriel.
Yussi played solo guitar for the Miguel Androver fashion show held in Beverly Hills.
Yussi is now the Music Editor of Latin Style Magazine. Check Newsstands for Sept/Oct. Issue.
Yussi appears in the PLAYBOY production of LUSTIN LATIN LADIES.
Yussi's New Band, LAS PISTOLAS DE AMOR premieres at the Bar/Restaurant, PASION, in Studio City, CA on 8/26/00 (Stay tuned!!!).
Yussi played guitar in the recent musical, Viva La Vida at the Lilian Theater in Hollywood, CA.
Bandidos de Amor worked on the Dreamworks film, The Mexican, starring Julia Roberts and Brad Pitt.
Love and Basketball, a film by Spike Lee, featuring Yussi on flamenco guitar is out on video and DVD.
Bandidos De Amor have opened for Alabina at the Greek Theatre.
Yussi played on the soundtrack and wrote some cues for the Troma release, Rowdy Girls.
Bandidos De Amor performed at the premieres of Mission Impossible II and Noriega.
Yussi has just contributed his guitar parts for the upcoming Enrique Iglesias album.
Bandidos De Amor have placed a song in the Brazilian movie "OLE".
Yussi and the Bandidos De Amor have recorded three of their original compositions for Stevie B. on his forthcoming release. They have also recently performed with smooth jazz saxophonist Dave Koz.
Yussi played Spanish and Electric Guitar on the score of the upcoming Indie film "Attention Shoppers". starring Casey Affleck, Luke Perry, Michael Lerner and Nestor Carbonell. He also got an original song from the Yussi and Django CD places in the movie.
Yussi designed and developed three acoustic guitars with his friend and Luthier Boaz Elkayam.
Guadalajara Jazz Festival
Recording for Persian singing star Sepideh
Tracking for Cadillac
Shooting a Commercial at House of Blues
Session for a Film score TBA