Flamenco Bridge
Daniel Maya and Tocar
© Copyright-Daniel Maya
(634479412820)
Record Label: Daniel Maya and Tocar
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Daniel Maya has devoted his musical career to the study and performance of Latin guitar styles, from Flamenco, Afro-Cuban, and Brazilian to Salsa and Latin Rock. His songs and compositions combine these influences into an original style that features romantic, lyrical melodies and sensuous rhythmic grooves.
While studying Flamenco guitar in Sevilla, Spain, he lived with a family of Flamenco musicians, where he absorbed the traditions that he has incorporated into his own contemporary style.
With his group "Tocar," he has performed throughout the San Francisco Bay area, and at many of the leading wineries in Napa and Sonoma. They recently appeared at the SF Jazz Festival, and have also performed at the San Jose Jazz Festival, and SF Performances.
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author: Loren Elliott
Beautiful fusion of flamenco, jazz and Brazilian here. Maya evokes a lot of images of far off places somewhere between Spain, North Africa and South America, but you won't find them on any map because his style is unique and from within.
He gets a great sound out of his flamenco guitar and the arrangements really enhance it.
There aren't many guitarists around who interpret this genre of music... maybe Ottmar Liebert. Personally, I prefer the more sophisticated compositions of Daniel Maya.
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Anyone who appreciates virtuoso guitar playing with soul will love this CD
author: Tomas Michaud
Daniel Maya weaves intricate melodies with snappy rhythms to create a mosaic of music that at the same time shows his amazing command of the instrument. At times I could swear there were several guitars playing at the same time, but after careful listening I realize he’s often playing the beautiful melodies and intricate rhythms at the same time, now and then overdubbing a second guitar for his masterful solos. The guitar is nicely complimented by light percussion that is not overbearing. My two favorite songs, “Puente Del Alamillo” and “El Ultimo Beso” also include some very tasteful bass playing. Anyone who appreciates virtuoso guitar playing with soul will love this CD.
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