Luna Blanca

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Founded in 2000 by lead guitarist Richard Hecks, Luna Blanca hails from Germany and is named in homage to world-renown Nuevo Flamenco guitarist Ottmar Liebert. The 3rd release for Luna Blanca, GUITAR ISLAND is a delightfully uplifting musical journey featuring eleven irresistible, original compositions by Hecks and the band's pianist Helmut Graebe. The critically-acclaimed ensemble performs throughout Europe from larger festivals such as Germany's sold out Bocholt concert "Just4Fun" to more intimate gatherings involving food and music pairing; the press has dubbed these smaller events "Flamenco Culinario." In addition to Hecks and Graebe, Luna Blanca enjoys collaborative efforts on GUITAR ISLAND from famous European Flamenco guitarist Bino Dola on rhythm guitar, award-winning percussionist Sascha Popping and bassist/keyboardist Clemens Paskert who also assisted with recording and mixing. Richard Hecks plays an incredibly articulate classical ("Spanish") guitar with soulful, sunny exuberance. His guitar is a custom-made nylon-string masterpiece from distinguished guitar maker Hermann Hauser (you know what they say about German engineering... stunning!). GUITAR ISLAND is certain to take you away to a place where your hips sway and the sunshine moves your spirit. With songs like the captivating "Pastis," the Caribbean-splashed "Island Reggae," the absorbing "Villa Azur" and the uplifting "Orion," you're sure to gravitate towards the nearest umbrella drink and float away in your mind. Lilting, alluring and passionate... listening to Luna Blanca's GUITAR ISLAND is like taking a vacation without having to pack. Bon Voyage!

If you want to listen to some great guitar music, this is what you want to listen to. The music is both upbeat and relaxing. Also perfect for background music during those warm summer nights.

The songs are of a consistent nature, yet with distinct melodies so that they don't drone on together into one mass.

This is not a CD of one or two great tunes; it is a great album.