“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,
Song in 7/4 – 8180 – E
Here you have the first of Giovanni’s songs, with Josep M. Kitflus (piano) and Carles Benavent (bass,) in 7/8. In these songs he shows you how to practically apply his concept on Congas in patterns as well as in solos. Commentary: Now, a new song
Solo 2 – 8066 – E
The second of these solos on what the great master Giovanni calls the “Next Fronteer”. He demonstrates the level he has reached thanks to the knowledge and experiences lived during all these years. It is very interesting to see how Giovanni applies
Solo 3 – 8067 – E
The third of these solos on what the great master Giovanni calls the “Next Fronteer”. He demonstrates the level he has reached thanks to the knowledge and experiences lived during all these years. It is very interesting to see how Giovanni applies
Solo 4 – 8068 – E
The fourth of these solos on what the great master Giovanni calls the “Next Fronteer”. He demonstrates the level he has reached thanks to the knowledge and experiences lived during all these years. It is very interesting to see how Giovanni applies
Solo 5 – 8069 – E
The fifth of these solos on what the great master Giovanni calls the “Next Fronteer.” He demonstrates the level he has reached thanks to the knowledge and experiences lived during all these years. It is very interesting to see how Giovanni applies
Oriza “reversed” – 8054 – E
A second variation of the Oriza pattern, called “al revés” or “reversed”, a 4/4 pattern formed on 4 bars. Giovanni shows you some variations with Bass, Slap, Finger and Open beats on the Conga and the Tumbadora. Commentary: And
Afro C (2 Congas) – 8059 – E
A third variation of the Afro in 12/8. Here you can observe how for Giovanni, the placement of the hands is very important in order to master comfortably any pattern. Commentary: Another style on Afro, that this great, great gentleman, this great father
Afro “Demo” – 8060 – E
In this solo-demo played by Giovanni Hidalgo on the “Afro”pattern, he demonstrates how important it is to master well all of these exercises to achieve a control of the language. It is advisable to watch the previous exercises on this pattern to un
Jazz “Demo” – 8063 – E
In this first solo-demo on the Jazz pattern, the great master Giovanni shows you his talent to improvise on any pattern at medium tempo. Commentary: People like Chano Pozo that was a beginner on that with the pioneers, the creators of the Bebop like Mr.
