Juan Serrano "Sabor Flamenco"

Juan Serrano "Sabor Flamenco"

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Juan Serrano
Sabor Flamenco
The Story
Juan Serrano has a deep respect for flamenco's traditions, but his creativity compels him to be more than just a living musical archive, as the vibrant material on "Sabor Flamenco" so vividly demonstrates. Blending traditional flamenco, Caribbean and South American rhythms and forms, percussion, and a touch of jazz' improvisational ethic - all realized with instrumental virtuosity--he sculpts a contemporary masterpiece worthy of a consummate artist. Juan Serrano stands shoulder to shoulder with flamenco's greatest players, including Sabicas and Paco De Lucia, who respect tradition while continuing to experiment, innovate, and perfect. With its myriad elements--varied rhythms, refined arrangements, inventive instrumentation--this vibrant album is still permeated with that indispensable element: flamenco flavor - "Sabor Flamenco". Bravo!
The Music
03:44 Entre Olas Instrumental
04:41 Panaderos Instrumental
05:30 Cubanita Instrumental
03:02 Gorrion Instrumental
06:00 De Totana Instrumental
04:38 Patio Gitano Instrumental
05:46 Alcaiceria Instrumental
04:15 Luna Y Clavel Instrumental
03:58 Romance Flamenco Instrumental
03:35 Bailando Instrumental
The Artists
Juan Serrano Guitar, Arrangements
Leng Widjaja Second Guitar
Steven Schick Percussion
Kathy Serrano Production
Ken Carlton Engineering, Mixing
George Horn Mastering
John Guglielmino Cover Photography
Sandi Young Art Direction
John Burk Production Coordination
Carl E. Jefferson Executive Production
Recorded and mixed at Ken Carlton Studios, Madera, CA.