Artist description An exciting blend of Virtuoso Flute playing with latin rhythms and beautiful Venezuelan melodies. The members are all master players of their instruments and the presentation is fun and jovial.

Music Style Latin, Brasilian, Classical, Venezuelan

Musical Influences Jean Pierre Rampal, James Galway, Venezuelan Music Groups like El Cuarteto, Gurrufio, etc.

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Artist History GRAMMY-NOMINATED performer, Marco Granados has received worldwide acclaim for his diverse flute repertoire, dynamic sense of rhythm and exhilarating style. Since his 1991 New York debut at Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall, his performance highlights have included concerts at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall, as well as his thrilling closing performance at the 1999 British Flute Society International Convention in Manchester. This fall, he will make his London debut at the fabled Wigmore Hall, with a solo recital of Classical Latin American compositions. A native of Venezuela, Mr. Granados has had a long and varied performing career that has carried him throughout the Western Hemisphere, including a recent concert at the Costa Rican International Music Festival, and a performance at Lincoln Center he co-produced with Cuban clarinetist Paquito D'Rivera. In addition to his work as a soloist, Mr. Granados has toured extensively with several renowned ensembles, including the Quintet of the Americas, which performed at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Since 1999, Mr. Granados has toured with his own ensemble, Un Mundo, which is dedicated to the mission of bringing the passion and energy of Latin American music to the world. In his Grammy-nominated 1999 CD, "Sunflute", he "brought a new dimension to flute playing," proclaimed legendary flutist Julius Baker. "[His] virtuosity and musicianship are phenomenal." Mr. Granados, who is a member of the Recording Academy, attended the Juilliard School of Music, and received degrees from the Mannes College of Music and The Manhattan School of Music. In addition, he has studied with both Jean-Pierre Rampal and James Galway. Mr. Granados now lives in New York City.

Group Members Marco Granados - Flute Aquiles Baez - Guitar & Cuatro Luis Gomez-Imbert - Bass Jackeline Rago - percussion and cuatro.

Instruments Flute, Guitar, Cuatro, Bass and Percussion

Albums Sunflute - Marco Granados

Press Reviews "Marco Granados has brought a new dimension to flute playing. The Virtuosity and the musicianship in this CD are phenomenal." ~~~~ (Julius Baker, former principal flute New York Philharmonic & Juilliard School of Music faculty) ~~~~~'Marco Granados moves on from the traditional style, combining jazz, virtuosity and stunning rhythm with modern flute playing. This is amazing playing. You will love it! ~~(Trevor Wye, Internationally renowned Teacher and Flute Soloist) ~~~~~“Many thanks for the CD. You are a fabulous flutist and musician – Congratulations! ~~(Jeanne Baxtresser, Former Principal flute New York Philharmonic & Juilliard School of Music faculty) ~~~~~“What a fantastic recording. I love the playing as well as the pieces. Thank you very much”. ~~(Rien De Reede, Flutist, Concertgebow Orchestra of Amsterdam)

Additional Info e-mail: Marco@sunflute.com

Location New York, NY - USA

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