Guitarra Azul
Mariposa
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An exciting mix of rumba, flamenco, Latin jazz, and world sounds, with intoxicating percussion and fiery Spanish guitars
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Guitarra Azul is an exciting mix of Rumba Flamenco, Latin Jazz, and World Sounds, With Intoxicating Latin Percussion and Sensual and Firey Spanish Guitars. With Their Long-Awaited Debut CD "Mariposa" The "Quatro Amigos" Create a Musical Dream That Invigorates the Spirit and Soothes the Soul, this Music sounds fresh and exciting even after repeated Listenings. In Live Performance the 12 Original Compositions from Their new CD "Mariposa" have Audiences Clapping, Dancing, Singing Along and Joyously Shouting "Oh Yeah"
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OH, YEAH!!!
author: Christine - ChicagoGuitarra Azul is an extraordinary Latin rhythm/jazz band owing its unparalleled original sound to its soulful leader, Stefano, via his brilliant writing skills - breathing sensual, emotional, poignant and upbeat rhythms through his genius guitar playing. Rounding out the group alongside Stefano are Miguel, who's amazing classically trained percussion technique is immediately obvious as well as gifted Ruben, Roberto and David on bongos and guitars respectively, lending a tightly woven fresh interpretation each time a song is played. The depth and beauty of 'Mariposa' sent tears my way the first time I heard the CD. Seeing Guitarra Azul perform live is a feast for the eyes and soul - a truly joyful experience to be shared with like minded friends. Guitarra Azul may not be currently getting all the recognition they so deserve; however, they are "on their way". It won't be long before they become a truly deserving dominant presence on the Latin music scene. -Christine along with Helen and Gail (Charlie's Angels)
Sensational debut
author: Angela - London, UKI confess, whilst searching for a particular arrangement of a traditional Cuban song on iTunes, I stumbled across Mariposa by Guitarra Azul. Must have been my lucky day! The sample tracks had me rushing to find your your website. Bought a copy of Mariposa immediately. Whilst delivery followed swiftly, I'm afraid I simply couldn't wait and also downloaded from iTunes! I have played Mariposa morning, noon and night... to be thruthful, more times than I can count! These beautiful compositions, played with flawless precision transport me to a place I long to be. Thank you so much for getting me part of the way there. How Guitarra Azul will ever improve on this disc, I really don't know. Why Guitarra Azul are not already playing the world stage is a complete mystery to me. I can feel a holiday to Chicago coming on!
Mariposa
author: Tim KluckmanGuitarra Azul is a fantastic group with an awesome sound. If you like guitar with a latin flavor, (and even if you don't) you will love this CD. The percussion guy is fabulous, and I dare you to try not to move your body when you listen. Buy this CD . . . you will not regret it!
A Spain of the Mind
author: Randy FreedmanI have never been to Spain. Probably ,when someone says or suggests Spain to those who have been there, a collage of real life memories and events is conjured in thought. Guitarra Azul (Spanish for blue guitar) with the twelve original compositions on their new cd titled Mariposa (Spanish for butterfly), has done something similar for the rest of us. They have created music so vivid and palpable, that the rest of us can just close our eyes and be transported away. Our destination, however, is not the Spain of real life. Not a Spain of car traffic, cell phones, smog, or any of the other realities that any modern nation must face. No, our destination is a different Spain. A Spain of the mind. As we travel there, I will tell you a little about our hosts... Guitarra Azul is a Chicago based instrumental group. The music of Guitarra Azul is perhaps best described as Rumba Flamenco and Latin Jazz. Rumba Flamenco retains the heart of more traditional Spanish flamenco music, the flamenco guitar, yet shows a world influence by adding the use of bass, drums and a variety of percussion instruments. The band incorporates elements of contemporary Latin jazz ,pop ,blues, and salsa. Guitarra Azul uses strings and percussion only, This is music with rhythm that begs to be danced to. Influences of Guitarra Azul include well regarded Rumba Flamenco guitarists Jesse Cook and Luis Villegas. Steve (Stefano) Edwards is the composer of the entire album and plays guitar. Miguel Cascio (percussion). Roberto Skiba (guitar),and Antonio Mhoon (bass) round out the core of the group. In addition, Mariposa features several guest percussionists. The musicianship across the board is superb. Percussion (especially from several sources)can be difficult to record and mix but the sound quality is fabulous on this recording. Uh ,oh. I hear landing gear. With their blazing strings and throbbing percussion,the songs "Milagros" and "Azul y Verde" bring me to a heroic Spain. A Spain filled with the bravery of larger than life toreadors, flashing red cloth in front of the path of danger. Or equally brave Conquistadors, voyaging on rough seas in huge wooden ships to uncharted places. "Esperanza", "Mariposa", and "Senorita" use smoldering guitars and a mix of understated and driving rhythm bring me to my favorite Spain. This is a Spain of elegant romance and powerful emotion. The sound of crickets and the scent of roses fills the air during a midnight rendezvous in the garden of a towering castle in Seville. A beautiful senorita, with long ebony hair, offers me her smile, gleaming against the night. The red wine we share makes my head heavy and my feet light as we dance until dawn. Of course ,this is a personal journey, and your landing points may vary. Share this music with your spouse, your significant other, your lover ,or the one you want to be your lover. Mariposa offers a great deal of fun and fantasy in musical form. I hope the Mariposa and Guitarra Azul make a second flight soon.
Some great talent here!
author: J-7This CD is fantastic! Some of the best (real) music I have heard in a long time. These guys should be millionares by now.
beyond AWESOME
author: SharanThis album is amazing....each and every song is beautiful and beautifully different. I could not name my favorite. No matter how you shuffle these tunes, you will love them all!
Excellent
You have released an excellent album. I like it very much and hope you release similar albums soon. Please e-mail me as soon as you release another album. Good luck.