Miami, FL (Top40 Charts/ RMG Music) Virtuoso guitarist, singer, and composer HERNAN ROMERO....fuses flamenco-gypsy interwoven with textures of classical jazz and Latin rhythms to excite his audiences around the world.
When was the last time you listened to music that evoked passion? Virtuoso guitarist, singer, and composer HERNAN ROMERO has created a sound that inspires and stirs the soul, while providing a musical journey with his unique and passionate melodies. It can satisfy the taste of anyone who has an ear for a symphonious blend of a variety of genres that complement each other. Join Hernan Romero on Friday, August 5, 2011 at 7:30pm at Sullivan Hall - 214 Sullivan Street (between Bleeker and 3rd Street) in New York City (tickets $12.00 - $15.00).
The son of Grammy Award-winning international singer EstelaRaval, from hence his musical background seems to be deeply rooted. In 1986, Romero moved to New York and played in several jazz clubs to further expose his talents. He has worked with some of the world's finest guitarists, including Al Di Meola, Paco De Lucia and John McLaughlin. In 1990, Romero produced and played on Di Meola Plays Piazzola, spawned a bountiful association with Di Meola that resulted in nine other albums, including Orange and Blue (Rhino Records, 1994) and The Infinite Desire (Telarc, 1998). Through his own passion, other musical masterpieces have been featured in a series of CD's beginning in the late 1990's including: Zonda (Palmetto, 1999) and Conosur (the name Romero gave to the ensemble). His composing and performing skills as a collaborator remain in high demand.
After his European tour of last month, Hernan Romero and his band are finally performing here in New York. When asked about is his Romero states, "It's powerful, flamenco is very strong, and has its influence from the Middle East. The other side is the romantic aspect of Latin music, so it's absolutely the best of both worlds." Romero's fervent strains skills and unique style guarantee his listeners a vibrant and exhilarating sound!
In 2003 Romero's compositions, Live at Trinity Church presents intense and enriched music complimented by a lyrical style, which is sure to influence aspiring guitarists for generations to come. His CD Un Segundo UnaVida mixes flamenco and Latin-based jazz to new realms. It exudes the presence of an intricate recipe for orchestration including the melodic strings of a chamber orchestra with a wide array of penetrating vocals. His latest CD TresCaras de unaMoneda featured Estela Ravel, Al Di Meola with accompanying composition from Guitango, Jerry Marotta, and Peter Gabriel's band and along many more extraordinary musicians.
If you haven't listened yet to this extraordinary collection, then your ears have not consumed the musical ambrosia of HERNAN ROMERO. Romero continues to seek to accomplish more in evolving world music, starting with a full-fledged release of upcoming CD this year. Romero fans will get a listen on August 5th at 7:30pm at Sullivan Hall - 214 Sullivan Street (between Bleeker and 3rd Street) in New York City (tickets $12.00 - $15.00) a fuse of flamenco-gypsy, classical jazz and Latin rhythms.
