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| Following Up, Miguel Espinoza Flamenco Fusion, Gabriella Miguel Espinoza Fusion, the collective beating heart of world-class musicians Miguel Espinoza (guitar), Dianne Betkowski (cello) and Randy Hoepker (bass) the core members, invite the listener into a rich and colorful symposium of musical traditions. Firm roots in flamenco, classical and jazz are woven through North African rhythms, Celtic whimsy, and Brazilian expressions for a sound that is transformative, vibrant, and deeply emotive. Gabriella (2023), Miguel Espinoza Fusion's fourth full-length album of 10 original compositions, forms a vibrant, alchemical opus that blends a multitude of world influences, including Afro-Cuban, Moroccan, gypsy-swing, and Celtic traditions, peppered with echoes of 70s jazz-fusion and funk. MEF at their most imaginative, versatile, and adventurous., the band's namesake, maestro Miguel Espinoza (guitar) offers his dazzling and virtuosic compositional flair yet again. The album is augmented by collaborations with Grammy winners Howard Levy (Bela Fleck and the Flecktones) and David Balakrishnan (Turtle Island Quartet), and many other friends whose unique voices join the conversation. Enjoy this musical journey! November tour: 11/29 Main Street LIVE in Trinidad CO 11/30 Chavez Brothers Winery in Belen NM December tour: 12//1 First Unitarian Church in Albuquerque NM 12/2 San Miguel Chapel in Santa Fe NM 12/3 Taos Community Auditorium in Taos NM February: 2/12-2-16 Residency at UT Austin with a concert at the university, TBA Track, Times, Players: 1. Gabriella 5:01 Miguel Espinoza-guitar Dianne Betkowski-cello Randy Hoepker-bass Dave Hagedorn-vibraphone Christian Teele-percussion 2. Joy 9:36 Miguel Espinoza-guitar Dianne Betkowski-cello Randy Hoepker-bass Priya Hariharan-carnatic violin, vocals Nabin Shrestha-tabla 3. Howard's Tune 4:14 Miguel Espinoza-guitar Dianne Betkowski-cello Howard Levy-harmonica 4. Rune 5:35 Miguel Espinoza-guitar and palmas Dianne Betkowski-cello and palmas 5. Whistlin' Down The Street 4:47 Miguel Espinoza-guitar Dianne Betkowski-cello Randy Hoepker-bass David Balakrishnan-violin 6. Buleria Estila Antiqua 4:01 Miguel Espinoza-guitar and palmas Dianne Betkowski-cello and palmas Priya Hariharan-carnatic violin and vocals 7. Mermaid 8:40 Miguel Espinoza-guitar Dianne Betkowski-cello Randy Hoepker-bass David Balakrishnan-violin 8. Hudson Avenue 10:32 Miguel Espinoza-guitar Dianne Betkowski-cello Randy Hoepker-bass Howard Levy-harmonica Christian Teele-percussion 9. La Lluvia 6:17 Miguel Espinoza-guitar and palmas Dianne Betkowski-cello and palmas Randy Hoepker-bass 10. Barrio Latino 11:57 Miguel Espinoza-guitar Dianne Betkowski-cello Randy Hoepker-bass Victor Mestas Pérez-piano Christian Teele-percussion write your comments about the article :: © 2023 Jazz News :: home page |