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Chris Burton Jácome began playing guitar in 1986. His guitar experience includes playing for rock and metal bands, a degree in classical guitar performance and as a flamenco composer and performer. While living in Sevilla, Spain, Chris studied with some of the greatest flamenco performers of this era including: Miguel Aragón, Manolo Franco, Juan del Gastor, Juan Amador, Juana Amaya, Enrique Robles, Segundo Falcón and Cristo "El Francés." Chris has played many sold-out solo performances and has worked alongside great artists in the U.S. such as Carlota Santana's Spanish Dance Company (New York), Tania Tandias (Wisconsin), Caminos Flamencos (San Francisco), 'Zona Flamenca (Scottsdale) and Flamenco Y Más (Tucson). Chris has shared the stage with such artists as Antonio Hidalgo, Omayra Amaya, Pedro Cortés, Joaquin Escudero and Jason McGuire. Chris' debut CD, Motivación, received this comment from Scott Barker of Tucson Lifestyle Magazine, "Chris Burton Jácome joins the ranks of Flamenco guitar masters". 3 years after it's release the title track "Motivación" finished in the Top 10 in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest World Music Category. Out of 25,000 entries! Chris' second album, "Pa'lante", was just as well received: "Pa'lante is an astonishing release from a flamenco artist filled with passion, life and peace. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself and friends with a copy of Pa'lante by Chris Burton Jacome". - Maurice (E.O.M.) & "CHRIS BURTON JACOME is Like no one we Have Ever Heard. This is really great Flamenco Guitar music". (www.thefeveredbrainofradiomike.com) Chris' music can be heard on the Emmy Award Winning PBS television special: "Flamenco", (broadcast in Arizona by KAET-TV Channel 8: Mike Sauceda, producer). Chris' flamenco version of the Christmas Classic, "Joy to the World", was included in Coldwater Creek Catalogue's 2004 Christmas CD. Chris will also soon be heard as the featured soloist in the movie soundtrack of "9/tenths". To see a trailer for this film, go to www.9tenths.com. The month of April, 2005 marks the release of Chris' 4th album entitled, "Flamenco". "Flamenco" is an exciting new work spanning over an hour in length. This album features much of the music Chris composed for Calo Flamenco plus electrifying new music never before heard. To find out about Chris' upcoming performances please visit: www.chrisburtonjacome.com Check out the artist's website: http://www.chrisburtonjacome.com Track List: 1. Rosas Rojas (Tangos) 2. Pensamientos (Minera) 3. AndalucÃa (Bulerias) 4. The Odyssey 5. Caricias de amor (Alegrias) 6. Orgullo (Farruca) 7. Hey, Chico! (Tangos/Rumba) 8. No me paro (Soleá por Bulerias) 9. Sin miedo (Verdiales/Bulerias) 10. Tangos Alumnar (Tangos) 11. Implacable (Seguirillas) 12. El sol y la luna (Tientos/Tangos) 13. Lullaby (Nana) 14. Juerga (Bulerias) Other Genres:
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