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Mich: Ramo
ByRamo finds the artist alone with his six- and seven-string guitars, interpreting familiar songs and originals. Dedications to Bucky Pizzarelli, Howard Alden, Jack Wilkins, Laurindo Almeida, Baden Powell, and Charlie Byrd flow gently and with heartfelt passion.
"Lush Life" demonstrates Ramo's love for passionate melody. He expresses the tune's lovely theme proudly and with clearly defined articulation. He's equally at home interpreting ballads, blues, early swing, and Brazilian themes. The guitarist's "Brazilian Dream" makes a stirring impression as its classical guitar texture blends with blues and jazz in an improvised spate of emotion. Ramos bends notes, scrapes, and chords with the technique of a vocal choir. In his hands, the guitar lights up like a symphony orchestra.
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Track Listing
Manha de Carnaval; A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That; Stella by Starlight; Mosaic Moods; Song for My Friend; December Flower; Lady of My Life; Lush Life; Songo Brasileiro (Brazilian Dream); Dicitencellu Vuie; Lauriniana; Talk of the Waves.
Personnel
Michele Ramo
guitar, 8-stringMich
Album information
Title: Ramo | Year Released: 2005 | Record Label: Moonboat Records
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About Michele Ramo
Instrument: Guitar, 8-string
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