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Toni Mora

Toni Mora was born in Madrid (Spain) where he began his musical studies at the young age of 10 learning classical guitar at the Reina Sofía Conservatory in Madrid. Few years later he begins to study Jazz guitar with a private teacher from his home town. In 2004 he receives a scolarship to study in The Netherlands where he completed a 4 years Bachelor Program in Jazz Guitar Performance and Teaching at the Conservatory of Rotterdam (CODARTS).

He had the chance to participate in Masterclasess with some of the greatest musicians in the Jazz World like Kurt Rosenwinkel, John Scofield, Richard Bona, Mike Stern, Jonathan Kreisberg, Jeff Ballard, etc.

During those years he has worked with many different projects and performed with musicians such as Hans Van Osterhout, Miguel Rodriguez, Marc Cuevas, Tomás Merlo, Ander García, Gianni Gagliardi, Paco Perera, Santi Colomer, David Gonzalez, Juan Galiardo, Arturo Serra, John Abercrombie, Jean Paul Estievenart, Noam Israeli, Jody Spina and many others.

Toni Mora has also participated in several albums as a sideman such as the Lovro Ravbar’s album "Rush Hour", Kim Joonghyuk "Time Remembered" Maria Cavaes "My Self" where he also worked as Composer and Arranger, Ｐｅｐａ Niebla Reinassance In 2014 he decided to move to Brussels, where he is currently based, and where he has completed a Master program in Jazz guitar at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels. Since then he is an active musician of the Brussels Jazz scene where he is leading his own Quartet and has been working with many different projects and musicians from the local scene.

Toni Morarecorded his first album as a leader under the title "Beyond Words" which was released under the label Unit Records on the 16th of June of 2017. His new Album “Space Folklore has been released last May 20th 2022 under the Belgian label Hypnote Records.

Guitarist / Composer Toni Mora's New Album 'Space Folklore' Available Now

Source: Nina Feri
June 7, 2022

When Toni Mora produced his first quartet album, “Beyond words..." JAZZ’N’MORE magazine stated. “An exciting future for the young guitarist with agile hands, a warm sound and a flair for daring introductions, and virtuosic solos.” His new album Space Folklore represents Mora well. Insatiable curiosity and seemingly infinite virtuosity. Exploring new horizons and offering a hybrid and diverse album drawing on the major influences of his younger years (Kurt Rosenwinkel, Jonathan Kreisberg) but also on rock, bossa and Andine music ...
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Quick fingers, a warm sound, strong songs and refreshing creativity - the debut of the young Spaniard Mora on Unit prepares pleasure all along the line. Mora's sound concept is based on his role models like Kurt Rosenwinkel or Jonathan Kreisberg. You could almost think it was the New York influence, but the Spanish-born Spaniard has lived in Brussels since 2014. The eleven own compositions are guitar vehicles and make every guitar fool's heart beat faster. Starting with Mora's flair for courageous solo introductions - many of which can be found here - to his virtuoso solos. The songs are mysterious and complex, like "Get Used to It": Mora's fast- paced guitar arpeggios are supported by accents of the band before the troupe deftly slows down the tempo for the B-section. "Luxury" is a syncopated theme that evokes Monk's "Evidence". The young band feels just as comfortable with tracked rhythm as well as rock grooves or ballads. In particular, pianist Hendrik Lasure stands out as an imaginative sound innovator and key wizard. A fresh CD with great, dark compositions and passionate solos. Mora promises an exciting musical future. Jazz’n’More Magazine by Phil Stöckli

-Beyond Words "is the name of the debut as the leader of Spanish jazz guitarist Toni Mora. In fact, the young musician, who studied at the Rotterdam Conservatory and now lives in Brussels, turns out to be an ingenious storyteller without words. Not coincidentally, the album opens with a journey, "People Moving to Mars". The tone is relaxed, Mora's lyrical, haunting guitar sound sometimes reminiscent of Bill Frisell. Pianist Hendrik Lasure acts as an ideal dialogue partner, resembling Mora in its clear lines, while Daniel Jonkers sets accents on the drums with a hissing cymbal and Alex Gilson forms a reliable anchor on the bass. A very convincing debut. -Concerto Magazine- —Agile fingers, a warm sound, strong songs and refreshing creativity - the debut of the young Spaniard Mora on Unit prepares pleasure all along the line. Mora's sound concept is based on his role models like Kurt Rosenwinkel or Jonathan Kreisberg. One could almost think it was the New York influence, but the one in Holland Spaniard has been living in Brussels since 2014. The eleven original compositions are guitar vehicles, and leave the heart every guitar fool beat faster. Starting with Moras flair for courageous solo introductions - of which are numerous find here - to his virtuoso solos. The songs are mysterious and complex, like "Get Used to It": Mora's nimble guitar arpeggios are backed by the band's accents before the band sets the pace for the B section deftly slowed down. "Luxury" is a syncopated theme that evokes Monk's "Evidence". The young band Feels just as comfortable with tricky rhythms as with rock grooves or ballads. Especially pianist Hendrik Lasure stands out as an imaginative sound artist and keyboard wizard. A fresh CD with great, dark Compositions and passionate solos. Mora promises an exciting musical future.

Phil Stockli-Jazz'n More.

Hypnote Records presents the new album of Toni Mora feat. Jean-Paul Estiévenart & Pepa Niebla, release date May 20, 2022. When Toni Mora produced his first quartet album, “ Beyond words, a german critic for Jazz’n more predicted “ An exiting future” for the young guitarist with agile hands, a warm sound and a flair for daring introductions, and virtuosic solos. These words are being proven right.

His new album “ Space Folklore” represents him well. Insatiable curiosity and seemingly infinite virtuosity. Exploring new horizons and offering a hybrid and diverse album drawing on the major influences of his younger years (Kurt Rosenwinkel, Jonathan Kreisberg) but also on rock, bossa and andine music that filled his recent travels to Brazil and Argentina. Years as a sideman with many greats (John Abercrombie, Pepa Niebla, Jean Paul Estievenart, Dick Oats) have conferred him the understanding and authority to make his writing a strong and accurate vessel for very diverse emotions, from wild, frantic determination to sweet soft sadness and the lighthearted joy of the title track. This album is a confirmation of Toni Mora’s outstanding talent as both a guitarist and a composer, heralding good things to come for the Belgian and international scenes.

TONI MORA COMPOSITION – GUITAR JEAN-PAUL ESTIEVENART TRUMPET JASEN WIEVER DOUBLE BASS NOAM ISRAELI DRUMS

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