I confess, whilst searching for a particular arrangement of a traditional Cuban song on iTunes, I stumbled across Mariposa by Guitarra Azul. Must have been my lucky day! The sample tracks had me rushing to find your your website. Bought a copy of Mariposa immediately. Whilst delivery followed swiftly, I’m afraid I simply couldn’t wait and also […]
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Stefano Musical Background My family is from Nashville, Tennessee, where everyone picks a guitar. I was guitar playing in bands since I was 11 Years old, and singing in my church choir. One fateful Easter Sunday, a Classical Guitarist Played a solo Recital at my church, and I was really excited to hear a guitar […]
…with the 2007 CD from guitarist Steve Edwards, a/k/a Stefano and his band Guitarra Azul. On the 2007 release of Mariposa, Stefano crafts an upbeat groove with his nylon string classical six string acoustic, blending Rumba Flamenco and latin jazz backed up by light percussion and some fiery Spanish guitar grooves. Fellow guitarist Roberto mixes and […]
I have never been to Spain. Probably, when someone says or suggests Spain to those who have been there, a collage of real life memories and events is conjured in thought. Guitarra Azul (Spanish for blue guitar) with the twelve original compositions on their new cd titled Mariposa (Spanish for butterfly), has done something similar for the […]
Being involved with the guitar most of my life, I can appreciate the dynamic music emanating from the music of Guitarra Azul. His music and musicianship transcends almost all of the recorded artists of the day. He demonstrates the finesse that is shown in the works of the Romero family, of John Williams and Andre […]
This album is amazing….each and every song is beautiful and beautifully different. I could not name my favorite. No matter how you shuffle these tunes, you will love them all! Sharan
This CD is fantastic! Some of the best (real) music I have heard in a long time. These guys should be millionaires by now. J-7
Guitarra Azul is an extraordinary Latin rhythm/jazz band owing its unparalleled original sound to its soulful leader, Stefano, via his brilliant writing skills – breathing sensual, emotional, poignant and upbeat rhythms through his genius guitar playing. Rounding out the group alongside Stefano are Miguel, who’s amazing classically trained percussion technique is immediately obvious as well […]
