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Jim Stubblefield - Guitarra Exotica
- Native Californian Jim Stubblefield, who formed the Latin guitar group Incendio in 1999, shows the versatility of the guitar in “Guitarra Exotica.” Rich with traditionally exotic sounds and propelled by Latin rhythms, “Guitarra Exotica” is a veritable exhibition of international styles of acoustic guitar.
In the album’s opening track, “La Selva Negra” plays on percussive and exotic sounds, and Stubblefield masterfully presents a traditional rumba melody. What makes this track even more enjoyable is the alternation of guitar with brass and strings, creating a well-rounded, evocative rhumba piece.
Another excellent track in “Guitarra Exotica,” “Gitana Mora” is a richly percussive flamenco made passionate by the melody played by the guitar and strings.
“Eye of the Sun – Part I” and “A Gypsy’s Kiss” are arguably the best tracks of the album. “Eye of the Sun – Part I,” in particular, breaks with the tradition of the previous tracks in the album by evoking what can only be an ominous desert scene. “A Gypsy’s Kiss,” on the other hand, capitalizes on a simple melody, which cleanly closes “Guitarra Exotica.”
Stubblefield’s “Guitarra Exotica” is enhanced by the members of his band: Anna Stafford, violin; Brian Brock, percussion; and Ruben Ramos, bass and guitar. Also featured on this album is Novi Novog on viola, Bryan Brock on percussion, and Randy Tico on bass. Together, Stubblefield and his band present a colorful and fairly diverse album, one I would recommend to any listener.
Reviewer: cjtrent
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Reviewer's Rating: 8
Reader's Rating: 10.00
Reader's Votes: 1
Added: 10-Apr-2008
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