Distancias

Editorial Reviews
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The best flamenco guitarists tend to hail from Spain. But this Texas virtuoso is an amazing exception. Not since Al Di Meola has an American so completely mastered this ancient Andalusian art. On his debut disc, the fleet-fingered, McGuire is backed by percussionists and vocalists who perform the infectious palmas handclaps, along with Santana bassist Barry Rietveld, and vocalist Jose Manuel Blanco "El Grillo." The CD delivers a dancing and delightful program that showcases all of the inventions and dimensions of the genre. "Lagrimas de Sol" ("Tears of the Sun)" is laced with hypnotizing colombianas. "Rachel Camela" swings in the maze-like alegrias, and the title track features violin accompaniment interlocking with zesty tangos rhythms. The most interesting selection, "Aires de Mozambique," bounces with a slight Afro-Cuban edge. McGuire plays with a precision and passion that moves the music from the heat of the Spanish sun into the deepest heart of Texas. --Eugene Holley, Jr.

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Distancias

Tracks:

Noche Caliente
Lagrimas De Sal
Sangre Tejana
Distancias
Euridice
Aires De Mozambique
Loisaida
Rachel Camela
Pavan
A Mi Arturo

Product Description

1. Noche Caliente (3:26)
2. Lagrimas De Sal (Colombianas) (4:41)
3. Sangre Tejana (Rumba) (3:46)
4. Distancias (Tangos) (4:50)
5. Euridice (4:17)
6. Aires de Mozambique (4:05)
7. Loisaida (Rumba) (3:11)
8. Rachel Camela (Alegrias) (4:51)
9. Pavan (Bulerias) (3:54)
10. A Mi Arturo (Tarantas) (6:15)

Format: CD

Amazon.com

The best flamenco guitarists tend to hail from Spain. But this Texas virtuoso is an amazing exception. Not since Al Di Meola has an American so completely mastered this ancient Andalusian art. On his debut disc, the fleet-fingered, McGuire is backed by percussionists and vocalists who perform the infectious palmas handclaps, along with Santana bassist Barry Rietveld, and vocalist Jose Manuel Blanco "El Grillo." The CD delivers a dancing and delightful program that showcases all of the inventions and dimensions of the genre. "Lagrimas de Sol" ("Tears of the Sun)" is laced with hypnotizing colombianas. "Rachel Camela" swings in the maze-like alegrias, and the title track features violin accompaniment interlocking with zesty tangos rhythms. The most interesting selection, "Aires de Mozambique," bounces with a slight Afro-Cuban edge. McGuire plays with a precision and passion that moves the music from the heat of the Spanish sun into the deepest heart of Texas. --Eugene Holley, Jr.

Customer Reviews:

real flamenco done right.......2005-06-29

Al Dimeola? Uh no, this guy is a real flamenco guitarist who's cd shows his understanding and mastery of flamenco as it's done in Spain today. More than that, it shows a great musician who has original ideas within the tradition. Just a great player and a great cd. If you like flamenco guitar, buy it.

Amazing and Relaxing Cd.......2005-05-22

This Cd is one of the best Flamenco albums I know of, The most amazing guitarist in the world and the vocals, by Jose Blanco are amazing, such a relaxing cd that i could listen to over and over again.
Carolina B

Average customer rating:

Virtuoso Flamenco Guitar !!!
EVOLUTION OF TRADITION

Distancias

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00007L6HM
Release Date: 2002-10-01

Tracks:

Distancias (Tangos)
Pavan (Bulerias)
Contratiempo...a la luz de la luna (Rondena)
Loisaida (Rumba)
Suenos de Fragua (Solea)
Rachel Camela (Alegrias)
Encrucijada (Fandangos)
Paisaje Jerezano (Bulerias)
A mi Arturo (Taranta)

Album Description

The debut CD from one of the United States leading flamenco guitarists showcasing his technical prowess, sensitivity and gift for composition. Distancias features guest appearances by world renowned bass players Kai Eckhardt and Benny Rietveld as well as flamenco singer/percussionist Jose Manuel Blanco "El Grillo. Mixed by the legendary Cookie Marenco, this recording brings the passion of Jason's playing into your listening environment and promises to be a tour de force for guitar and world music enthusiasts everywhere.

Customer Reviews:

Virtuoso Flamenco Guitar !!!.......2004-11-02

Jason McGuire, an American-born guitarist, reveals himself to be a flamenco guitar virtuoso of the highest world order with this debut CD... "Distancias" is an aural delight for any Flamenco afficianado that inspires repeated listening enjoyment & displays an amazing technique & talent both as a player & composer/improviser... "ContraTiempo", an incredible Rondena, just enchants me with it's majesty of mood 'n' duende & prooves to my highly critical tastes that this CD can stand with the very best Flamenco guitar CDs ever recorded... i whole-heartedly recommend this CD to anyone who loves grrreat Flamenco guitar music !!! with the recordings of Jason McGuire, David Tavares, & Matt Kuali'i [all 3 from other countries than Spain]- i hear the future of Flamenco guitar & am inspired !!!

EVOLUTION OF TRADITION.......2003-02-03

If one pays careful attention to any of the great artists, one will find simultaneously a loyal devotion to the traditional foundation of their art-form, combined with a fierce desire to build on that foundation with new and innovative inspirations that reflect both the artist's prevailing cultural environment and stimulus, plus the artist's own unique creative genius, without compromising the original integrity of the previous masters' intent and discoveries. This is very difficult to do. There are so many gifted artists who unfortunately lose sight of this and allow their arrogance or insecurities to interfere with their work.

As first done by Paco de Lucia, and recently by Vicente Amigo among others, now Jason McGuire is one of those rare individuals who contribute to the evolution of great tradition. And from Texas of all places, to further prove the Universality of Great Music. This debut album is indispensible to all who appreciate the mystery and emotion of Flamenco Music. From the lilting lullaby in Rachel Camela (Alegrias), to the astonishing Solea, Suenos de Fragua, we witness the great passion of Flamenco introduced again in fresh new forms. Buy this, listen often and have fun, and let's hope for more soon from this exciting, new interpreter!

Amor Contra Distancias
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Amor Contra Distancias
Jochy Rodriguez
Manufacturer: Sony International
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000EU1PGY
Release Date: 2006-04-18