Chris Burton Jácome - Flamenco Guitarist

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Chris Burton Jácome began playing guitar in 1986. While living in Sevilla, Spain, Chris studied with some of the greatest flamenco performers of this era including: Miguel Aragón, Manolo Franco, Juan del Gastor, Ethan Margolis, Juan Amador, Juana Amaya, Enrique Robles, Segundo Falcón and Cristo "El Francés."Chris’ song, Motivación, from his debut CD, “Motivación”, finished in the Top 10 in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest World Music Category. Out of 25,000 entries! Chris’ second album, “Pa’lante”, was just as well received: “Pa'lante is an astonishing release from a flamenco artist filled with passion, life and peace. Do yourself a favor and treat yourself and friends with a copy of Pa'lante by Chris Burton Jácome” –(Maurice E.O.M.)Chris’ music can be heard on the Emmy Award Winning PBS television special: “Flamenco”, (broadcast in Arizona by KAET-TV Channel 8: Mike Sauceda, producer). Chris’ flamenco version of the Christmas Classic, “Joy to the World”, was included in Coldwater Creek Catalogue’s 2004 Christmas CD. Chris will also soon be heard as the featured soloist in the movie soundtrack of “9/tenths”. To see a trailer for this film, go to www.9tenths.com. In 2005, Chris released his 4th album entitled, “Flamenco”.
photo by Sylvia Hardt"An extraordinary and fresh-sounding, passionate album...this Arizona-based composer-performer brings a brightness and originality to the music that is a real treat to hear." --WORLD MUSIC MONTHLY on "Flamenco"