Monday, February 8th, 2010
I have just discovered one of the finest guitarists in the world!
I hope you will forgive me for being a bit “late to the party” if you already know of him. Although I trained as a classical guitarist I have been away from the field for more than a few years as I have delved into jazz and fingerstyle guitar. However, when my former teacher, dear friend, and guitar genius Eli Kassner told me that Roland Dyens was one of the very finest guitarists alive today I had to hear his music! (When Eli talks, wise guitarists listen!)
The second half of Eli’s statement was less welcome: “The concert is already sold out!” Still, I am very appreciative that Eli managed to get out mutual student Markku Wainman into the concert. Hearing Markku and other friends rave about the concert I set about looking for Mr. Dyens CDs. Fortunately my student Karen brought four of Roland Dyens‘ CDs to her next lesson, and WOW! - I was hooked. Besides being one of the world’s top classical guitarists, Mr. Dyens has mastered a wide range of styles in which he is equally impressive.
I will not repeat my review here but I will tell you that I give a quick overview of some of his other CDs before reviewing his new one, Naquele Tempo, which has become one of my favourite CDs already.
Read my review here to see why! (http://davewalkermusic.com/page2/Naquele_Tempo_Review.html)
DO NOT MISS THIS OUTSTANDING ARTIST! You will kick yourself if you do!
Tags: Naquele Tempo, Roland Dyens