Gil Piger

Guitarist/composer Piger deftly leads his group of electric bass, congas, and a second guitar through this album’s seven Spanish-flavored originals. The title track, a swinging selection in 6/8 time, exemplifies Piger’s preference for romantic solos instead of the usual virtuosi displays typical of flamenco music. And "Wu Nien," an extended improvisational solo with a Renaissance quality adds just the right amount of variety to the collection." --Jim Ferguson, GUITAR PLAYER magazine

"This is the most fantastic sound I’ve heard come through this station this year" --Bruce Anderson, Program Director, KOCM radio FM (Newport Beach, CA)

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Guitarist/composer Piger deftly leads his group of electric bass, congas, and a second guitar through this album’s seven Spanish-flavored originals. The title track, a swinging selection in 6/8 time, exemplifies Piger’s preference for romantic solos instead of the usual virtuosi displays typical of flamenco music. And "Wu Nien," an extended improvisational solo with a Renaissance quality adds just the right amount of variety to the collection." --Jim Ferguson, GUITAR PLAYER magazine

"This is the most fantastic sound I’ve heard come through this station this year" --Bruce Anderson, Program Director, KOCM radio FM (Newport Beach, CA)

"Gil Piger is a classically trained musician in the Spanish school of guitar. On JAZZY FLAMENCO Piger plays exactly that. He utilizes his skills and command of the classical acoustic guitar and flavors it to create a more popular style that is very pleasing to the ear. On "Rosita" he uses the classical Spanish style and rhythms and jazzes them up with bass, conga and another acoustic guitar. The guitarist (Piger and Dave Burgess) switch back and forth from a Spanish one line melody to chordal strumming to form and interesting and complimentary guitar duet. "Charito" is a Spanish melody played by the two guitarists. With a light accompaniment from "Moose" Buhler’s conga, they create a sensuous and romantic blending of the two guitar styles. "Tahoe Serenade and Dreams" and "For My Lady" find Piger playing solo guitar with a mellow yet percussive sound. If you enjoy the warm sound of classical acoustic guitar seasoned with a light jazz approach, then this album will provide you with a relaxing and enjoyable listening experience." -- D. Pribek, JAZZ LINE

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