Juan Gómez “Chicuelo” is undoubtedly one of Spain’s most experienced and innovative flamenco guitarists. This native of Barcelona has a unique soniquete (swing & flair), a very pure sound and a modern style mixing virtuosity with a strong melodic instinct.
The Minorcan pianist Marco Mezquida has simply become in the space of a few years, the jazz musician that everyone wants to work with. In recent years he has picked up all the possible music awards in Spain, his creativity equalled only by his virtuosity and playfulness.
These two essential references in Catalan flamenco and jazz have come together to create a common Mediterranean musical language. Alternately spirited or nostalgic, flamboyant or introspective, their music is a treasure that reveals itself further each time we listen. On their new album No Hay Dos Sin Tres (never two without three), they are joined by percussionist Paco de Mode whose style ranges from subtle to wild.
“In these impressive dialogues between flamenco guitar and piano, the joy of playing is fully experienced with these energetic musicians.”
ESPANJE (NL)
“A magnificent, wonderful surprise out of an unexpected corner…”
JAZZISM (NL)
“The result is a salutary, wonderful surprise from an unexpected corner of flamenco,
where trumpet and Brazilian percussion are also completely in place.”
MIXED WORLD MUSIC (NL)
“Chicuelo offering a masterclass about how a guitar is to be held, not limited to Flamenco sounds, exploring territories where his music becomes an essential ingredient.”
EL CORREO DE SEVILLA (ES)
“The man from Minorca (Marco Mezquida) is the best that has happened to jazz piano
in our country in this century “
EL PAIS (ES)
“What is breathtaking about this kid (Marco Mezquida) is all the music that lives in his blood, and how naturally he pumps it. ”
EL MUNDO (ES)
Contacts:
Booking & Management Julio Quintas
julioquintas@gmail.com
+346 87 62 88 05
MDC Maggie Doherty
maggie.doherty@music-mdc.com
+331 42 01 95 36
