Artist description An artist's work is planted and grows in the earth of continual experiences, from birth onward. Planted in my personal soil are three main roots from which the work springs: 1) traditional flamenco, 2) that spectrum of jazz that journalists call free jazz improvisation and 3) certain techniques of contemporary classical composition. My pieces each have a composed foundation and/or a traditional flamenco palo (form), but development, departure, interpretation can all be spontaneously derived - i.e. improvised - during each performance I feel very strong musical and spiritual links between the most ancient traditional flamenco and the most modern Jazz improvisation. It is in finding the intersections of these traditions, exploring the possibilities of where and how they meet and interact - while remaining honest and respectful to them both - that forms the basis of my work

Music Style FLAMENCO

Musical Influences PACO DELUCIA, AL DIMEOLA JERRY GARCIA

Similar Artists AL DIMEOLA, PHISH, DEAD, PACO DELUCIA,grateful dead,JERRY GARCIA, BOB WIER, CARLOS MONTOYA, STEVE MORSE

Artist History Around 1850, when the flamenco guitar and the singer got together in the cafes cantantes and the cante became a spectacle (a fiesta, rather than a private party ... juerga), three concepts of the flamenco guitar emerged. The first was the idea of the humble guitarist as accompanist (the true flamenco, guitarist, in the ideal sense). The second concept was that the guitar was as significant as the cante. The third was the concept of the flamenco guitar as a solo concert instrument. The music of Roberto Pablo is best described as a solo concert instrumental. While many other players of this Genre prefer to play along to pre-recorded MIDI backup music, Roberto prefers to keep his music pure by not relying on artificial computer backup music. Roberto has been playing the guitar since 1975. He grew up in New York, and after initial studying of electric guitar, found a 40 year old vintage Martin classical guitar that his mother had played. He was fortunate enough to see a performance of Carlos Montoya, the legendary Flamenco player and Pioneer. Carlos Montoya lived in the same town in New York at this time. He also got to meet Carlos and his interpreter, dancer, manager, wife. Later he got to see Paco Delucia and was truly inspired. For the last 22 years, Roberto has perfected his own style of nylon guitar Flamenco jazz as evidenced in his recent CD, Spanish rose. This CD has been a big seller recently on www.mp3.com/robertopablo. While Roberto prefers to play all original compositions, he can also do renditions of current Flamenco hits such as "El Camino" by the Gypsy Kings and others. Roberto has played around the South Florida area for the last ten years playing, mostly through agents but also can be found playing clubs and coffee houses such as Borders, Liberties, etc. Roberto is an extremely accomplished and professional entertainer. For bookings and information, call area code 561 — 997 — 2765.

Instruments GUITAR CUSTOM MADE BY ABE WECHTER

Albums SPANISH ROSE

Location boca, fl - USA

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