Description
The first of these solos on what the great master Giovanni calls the “Next Frontier.” He demonstrates the level he reached thanks to knowledge he gained and experiences he lived throughout the years. It is very interesting to see how Giovanni applies different styles and techniques to add to the musicality of the pieces. Here he is working on a Cáscara of Guaguancó.
Commentary:
1, 2, 3, 4…
“Time Code” Soleá (bulerías) – 8182 – E
Here you have the third of Giovanni’s songs with Josep M. Kitflus (piano) and Carles Benavent (bass). In this case, the master Giovanni uses a Flamenco pattern (Bulería) to show you how to apply practically his concept on Congas. Commentary: Now,
Demo (Solo) 6/8 – 8154 – E
Giovanni plays a Demo in 6/8 to demonstrate how you can apply all those exercises, maintaining a line on the cowbell and improvising with the other on Timbales. Commentary: Example, I would like to do a little improvisation, free style, ok? Let’s
Demo (Solo) Guaguancó – 8155 – E
The master Giovanni plays a second Demo with the “Guaguancó Cáscara” to demonstrate how you can apply all those exercises, maintaining a line on the cowbell and improvising with the other on Timbales. Commentary: Cáscara in Guaguancó par
