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☆☆☆☆☆ Bookings: info@ Antonio Forcione CD's, DVD's, Vinyl (signed by Antonio on request) Downloads and guitar music transcriptions available on LINE-UP Antonio Forcione - guitar Jenny Adejayan - cello Igor Outkine - accordion Adriano Adewale - percussion Nathan Thomson-Double Bass QUOTES: '...Forcione has a freedom of expression that should never be stifled by a label; so go in to the record store and look under'Jazz''world music','acoustic music' ....or maybe just 'genius.' (Jane Brace) Observer “...Forcione seamlessly interweaves African, blues, Brazilian, classical, flamenco and Indian influences into an entirely personal signature sound. Evocative, sensuos, meticulously wrought, this is music-making with a singular vision.' ( Peter Queen) ****Jazz Wise (Apr 07) '...Guitar heroics, yes, but with a touch of class.' (Clive Davis) The Times (Dec 06) '...Recommended unreservedly.' (Tony Augarde) (Feb 07) '...Forcione is always imaginative, coaxing a huge sound from his guitar with blisteringly fast runs and unfamiliar chords, before slowing to a reflective, shimmering beauty.' (Gareth K Vile) (06) - “A performer of world class status ... forceful and with an enviable technique, he takes the guitar to new levels of expression combining its melodic powers with dramatic percussive effects. Forcione boldly goes where no guitarist has gone before and the results are quite spectacular ... miss him at your peril“. THE STAGE - “Forcione plays unstringed parts of the guitar other players can't hope to reach“ THE INDIPENDENT - “Forcione belongs to the absolute world top“ - “AF is a musician's musician in the best sense,with superlative tecnique that is fluent,natural and truly virtuoso without being flashy.“ Simon Broughton - SONGLINES '...Delightful.' (Ray Comiskey) **** Irish Times Antonio Forcione Quartet '...An excellent, exciting, exhilarating, musical experience.' **** (Aug 05) “In a truly international quartet, the ever spectacular acoustic talents of Antonio Forcione are embellished with Nigerian cello, Australian double bass and Brazilian percussion. All are bedazzling musicians with personality, expressing the same gentle humour and joy in performance as the tender Italian centerpiece. Delicate, dynamic and controlled, the compositions and arrangements are inspired, showcasing a mind-boggling variety of styles and form. He's an all plucking, all strumming, all clicking, tapping, slapping virtuoso of world jazz - and comes highly recommended.“ **** - The List '...Forcione must surely be considered one of the most dynamic and imaginative guitarist on the contemporary scene.' (Peter Queen) Jazzwise (Jun 05) Antonio Forcione - Tears of Joy '...This is a perfec listning for a relaxing evening when you want to make the world go away.' (Benji Barlett) Guitarist (Jun 05) Antonio Forcione Quartet '...Quite simply, from Forciones guitar to the accordian, cello and percussion backing, this show is both a musicianly masterclass and a breathtaking live experience.' (David Pollock) The List ( 05 ) '...One of the greatest guitarist' The Guardian '...You have a beautiful touch' Paul McCartney
