Ry-Co Jazz became pan-African heroes during the 1960s when they introduced their vital Congo/Latin rhythms to West Africa. The band was founded in Congo in 1958/59 and managed by , the hit parade guitarist who first brought Franco into the recording studio. Original members , , and Panda Gracia , were soon joined by ace guitarist who stayed with the group until they ended their epic adventure in 1972. From 1967, with sax master on board, they spent four years in the French Antilles, leaving their influence on the pioneers of 'zouk' music.
Name Vars
- Le Ricco-Jazz
- Le Ry.Co Jazz
- Les Ryco Jazz
- Orchestre Ryco Jazz
- Rico
- Rico Jazz
- Rico-Jazz
- Ry-Co
- Ry-Co Jazz
- Ry-Co-Jazz
- Ry-co Jazz
- Ry.Co
- Ry.Co Jazz
- Ryco Jazz
- Ryco-Jazz
Members
- Jerry Malekani
- Freddy N'kounkou
- Jean-Karl Dikoto Mandengue
- Jacques Michelin
- Jean Serge Essous
- Fidel Bateke
- M'Bilia Casino
- Serge Mavoungou
- Panda Gracia