La Autoridad De La Sierra Linea De Oro CD

htm-----------------StarportraitAlbert Calvo - Pass it onJoe Pass aka Joseph Anthony Passalaqua is one of the great and most significant guitar virtuoso of the past century. His albums released for the label Pablo made him famous worldwide. He played with Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Goodman, Oscar Peterson, Dizzy Gillespie, Milt Jackson, Duke Ellington and Count Basie. Until his death of cancer he stayed active as guitarplayer. His influence on many guitarists worldwide is indisputable. Albert Calvo performed in the premier performance of Australian Composer Peter Scuthorp's „Conquest of Mexico" which was headed by the late great jazz guitarist Joe Pass and classical guitar virtuoso John Williams. So it's not unusual, that Albert Calvo choosed this play on word as title for his album. Albert Calvo , who plays acoustic and electric guitars, assembled good musicians among others such alike Christopher Soulos, bass, Noel Elmowy, keyboards and synthbass, Philip Elmowy on percussion. Good friends, the opening track, begins with keyboard chords presenting Calvo's melodious guitar. Followed by Elmowy's contemplative piano play Calvo showcases with a nice guitar solo his own virtuosity on this instrument. As Albert Calvo remarks, "Its Smooth Jazz all the way". Pass it on, obviously a tribute to the lost hero of Jazz Joe Pass, manifests Calvo's more jazzy side. A first visit card of Latin Jazz feelin', the easy played piece ends with Latin percussion. Selah is a slow tempo and romantic guitar piece combining acoustic and electric guitar wonderfully supported ...