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Best flamenco album ever?
I have listened to this CD 70+ times already... Chicuelo has reserved a spot on the "Best Flamenco Guitarists" list! Every piece is amazing; Tomodachi has Arab music influences, making for a very Middle Eastern sound, A La Deriva is "jazzmenco"... a refreshing sound, my favorite on the album. Then comes Somorrostro, a truly "classic" Bulerias. The 4th tune is Crema Catalana, a Middle Eastern-sounding rumba... #5 is Diego, another "jazzmenco" song. #6 is Huelva, which is in my opinion the best Fandangos ever written. #7 is A Tres, a violin-guitar duet... a haunting, yet beautiful piece. The eighth piece is El Mirador, very similar to Gerardo Nunez tunes. #9 is a Columbianas that reeks of Baden Powell... finally, the last piece serves as a reminder that all good things must come to an end, with a slow granaina...
Overall, I HIGHLY recommend this album to all flamenco and jazz lovers. It takes a few listens to truly appreciate it, but it's worth the investment.
Daniel V. Minnesota, USA |