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José Barranquero - Totoro feat. Melisa Bertossi by José Barranquero

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Album Title: Exosfera
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2025

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About the Album

'Totoro' is the first single taken from Spanish guitarist José Barranquero's forthcoming, independently released album, 'Exosfera' (out May 1st). Opening salvo 'Totoro' is a chunky slice of gliding jazz-funk for the dancers, featuring horns from Melisa Bertossi and soaring and powerful guitar and sax solos from Barranquero and Bertossi. Born in Málaga in 1977, José Barranquero has followed a musical path driven by a constant search for new forms of expression. He began his journey as a self-taught guitarist at the age of 16, playing in various rock, blues, and funk bands along the Costa del Sol. His passion and talent led him to win the Rock & Surf contest in Fuengirola with the band Infusión, where he shared the stage with Ismael Tamayo, a collaborator on the track 'Opmeit Le'. At 21, driven by the need to expand his musical language, he delved into jazz studies under the guidance of guitarist Carlos Pino, marking the beginning of his professional career. He became part of the local jazz scene, collaborating with numerous musicians and performing in hotels, events, and clubs while attending masterclasses with renowned artists such as Pat Metheny, Gary Willis, and John Scofield. In 2004, he moved to Barcelona, where he continued his studies and expanded his network of collaborations. During this period, he also taught at various music schools and participated in the Barcelona Jazz Festival alongside singer Inma Gomes, who also lends her voice to the album's title track, 'Exosfera'. His sonic exploration led him to meet producer and DJ GarcyNoise (Rubén García Zarranz), with whom he began working as a session musician. Together, they have created music for commercials, artist albums, and sound libraries. From this collaboration emerged 'Exosfera', his first solo project, where he blends his instrumental background with electronic experimentation.

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Release Dates: Totoro feat. Melisa Bertossi [2025-02-27] Opmeit Le feat, Ismael Tamayo [2025-03-20] Un Murciégalo [2025-04-10] Album 'Exosfera' will be released on May 1st 2025 (a full promo will follow in April).

Personnel

José Barranquero

guitar

Melisa Bertossi

saxophone

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