"Geez, what the heck should I not play?!"
author: Bridget B - host of "An Evening of Afrotainment" on KBOO Radio,
"....your music is great...your international infusions and changes in tempo really caught my attention and made me stop and listen...thank you for your story and a chance to air your music...geez, what the heck should I not play...."
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"a fine blues/rock writer with strong jazz elements"
author: Wildy Haskell - WILDY'S WORLD
"a highly personal style that is distinctive and unique."
The Adventures Of Bo Segovia finds Taranco evolving into a fine Blues/Rock writer with strong Jazz elements. The growth that occurred between Bermuda Triangle and Bo Segovia is notable, although not surprising given the 15 years that passed in between. Taranco isn't afraid to ignore musical boundaries when he comes across them. BABES ELUSIVE is a smoky blues tune for the verses and a reggae jam in the chorus. ISOLATION BLUES opens as an experimental jazz piece before evolving into a fusion of Cuban Jazz and Rock. While Taranco seems to enjoy in engaging in such novelty, he never sacrifices melody for the sake of sound; an admirable quality. Check out SPIRIT OF MUDDY WATERS; Mississippi blues gone electric in a highly listenable song. Other highlights include GHOST DANCE, ST. GEORGE STREET OVERTURE and BLUES KEEP THRILLIN' ME.
Ramon Taranco is a top-notch songwriter and musician. Between Music From The Bermuda Triangle and The Adventures Of Bo Segovia there is a long drought of recorded material, but it's very clear that the drought wasn't a musical one. Music From The Bermuda Triangle shows a talented if raw songwriter with a highly experimental mien. The Adventures Of Bo Segovia shows a mature and subtle composer truly come into his own.
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'Spirit of Muddy Waters' a superb blues track
author: Peter Van Laarhoven
Ramon Taranco’s second release is... definitely more jazz-oriented than it’s predecessor. Well, it’s not just the jazz chords that do the trick. It’s more like one gigantic puzzle of musical styles and ideas. I guess this is what certain people refer to as World Beat music.
I just love this. ”The Adventures of Bo Segovia” has great dynamics, lovely tempo-changes, great guitar work, all blended into world beat pop tunes.
My favourite track is ‘Spirit of Muddy Waters’, a superb blues track. Runner-up is the six-minute title track which tells the adventures of Ramon’s grandfather.
Excellent!
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the whole cd
author: whitney marchelle jackson
Hi this is Whitney Marchelle Jackson wirter and vocalist. So Happy to be a part of your project I learned some things and had a ball. Interesting concept for a Jazz vocalist as my self see me on CD BABY; ME, MARSALIS & MONK CD. THANKS TRANCO WISHING YOU CONTINUED SUCCESS REGARDING THIS PROJECT.
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