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Pedro Javier Gonzalez (Duo and Trio)

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Pedro Javier González is a Spanish guitarist, composer and musical producer who excels at his measure and temperance when playing along with his versatility when adapting to several genres. Throughout his career he has recorded eight musical albums and has produced and collaborated with artists from the very different fields of classical, flamenco, jazz and pop-rock music.

His quality skills as a guitarist began to make him well-known in the nineties as a member of the historic Spanish band "El Ultimo de la Fila", playing the Spanish and acoustic guitar for most of their albums and joining the band during the Spanish and American tours.

Throughout his long and varied musical career, Pedro Javier has received several awards in the flamenco guitar field and has collaborated with artists from very different styles such as Toti Soler, Victoria de los Ángeles, Joan Manuel Serrat, Lluis Llach, Maria del Mar Bonet, Alejandro Sanz, Paco Ortega, Monica Molina, Seguridad Social, Angelo Branduardi, Roberto Alagna o Rafael Maya. He has also performed at major festivals with artists like BB King, John McLaughlin, Pat Metheny, Paco de Lucia, Keziah Jones, John Williams or Tomatito.

At the moment, after having toured around the world next to Toni Terré and Roger Blavia with the trio, his most steady and lasting formation, he leads his musical career onto a more personal and intimate path, far from media concerts, and recovers his professional line as a solo guitarist. This includes giving concerts with a classical-flamenco repertoire, starting a new jazz duo project with the double-bass player Horacio Fumero, founding the Transversal projects with con Raúl Rodriguez, Trilok Gurtu and Guillem Aguilar, and making his debut with the "Concierto de Aranjuez" in Moscow accompanied by the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra.

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“Wonderful. Pedro Javier González is, probably, the most versatile guitarist of our country. Expert flamenco tocaor and wonderful jazz guitarist, his contribution has enriched recordings by several figures from very different musical styles and genres. […] The concert was a collection of jewels by the greatest flamenco guitarists and his own compositions, reaching the perfection, great care and good taste.” Ramón Rodó Sellés - La Vanguardia

“This extraordinary guitarist, example of versatility, has lent his quality to several bands and artists, who has excelled in flamenco, jazz and pop-rock, has finally decided to play flamenco solo. The decision could not be better. There is no doubt about his wisdom, but now he presents it wrapped with the demand and the aesthetics of the classic. Pedro Javier does not distort the flamenco touch, on the contrary, he presents it in the virtuous line, in its two senses: something very valuable and with a fantastic technique. His guitar sounds clean, the plucking is clear and the struming is precise” Ramón Rodó Sellés - La Vanguardia

“Pedro Javier is a versatile guitarist, a musician in capital letters and one of the most talented in the flamenco style. His prodigious technique makes his playing seem so easy, his sensibility is transmitted to the public through a warm and smooth sound. Pure velvet. The clarity of sound and his virtuoso fingering, with not a single obscure note, made for a performance of the highest quality.” Ramón Rodó Sellés - La Vanguardia

“Gold disc for Pedro Javier González. Pedro Javier González has surpassed the fifty-thousand figure from sales of his “Älbum Guitarra”, released by Blanco y Negro. He was awarded the gold disc at the headquarters of Peermusic Española. [...] Pedro Javier González, a musician whose versions of standard pop songs on guitar are giving him recognition and top sales”

“As a support act for the King, one of our most gifted flamenco guitarists was programmed: Pedro Javier González. Surprising us once again with his fresh approach, González maintained everyone’s attention, receiving the applause of the audience. Even B.B. King himself watched on during part of the concert from behind the wings, giving a thumbs up on numerous occasions, showing his approval.” Miquel Jurado - El Pais

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