Juan Carmona - Alchemya (2013) [Hi-Res]

Juan Carmona, The Alchemist and his clever blend of flamenco and world rhythms. Seldom has an album lived up so well to its name. With each track, crafted from a combination of precious elements and featuring a whole host of guest stars, Juan Carmona puts the flamenco music so dear to his heart into the arena with jazz, that musical heavyweight, and world music. At times very outward-looking, at times introspective, with this album, he brings his art to a new level and paints a bold self-portrait underpinned by rich variety, freedom, the pleasure of new discovery and exceptionally high standards. The guitarist truly is an alchemist who has found the philosopher’s stone by focusing on the music alone.

The interaction with the audience that takes place during a performance is a unique feeling and a true creative impulse for me. I hope by this new web site to prolong these exciting experiences, sharing with you certain moments of my life as an artist.

Several new headings inform you about my latest projects (concert dates, new videos, on-line listening of my recordings, photo gallery), and will help to promote greater interaction. I also added a pedagogical space for the guitarists who often ask me for advice after my concerts, where I will propose some of my falcetas for listening.I hope that this site will enable us to consolidate our bonds and will guide you in the discovery of my artist’s world. Have a great musical visit…. An abrazo flamenco” (Juan Carmona)

Juan Carmona, Spanish guitar, sitar (5) electric guitar (7)
Josemi Carmona, Spanish guitar (4)
Paquete, Spanish guitar (7)
Sylvian Luc, electric guitar (2, 6)
Larry Coryell, electric guitar (8)
Carmelo de Cuba, piano (2, 6), voice (2)
Richard Larroze, piano (8, 9)
Rafael de Utrera, Spanish chant (1)
El Negri, chant (3)
Antonio el Ingueta, chant (5)
David de Jacoba, chante (5)
Saul Quiros, chant (5)
Ramon de Portugues,chant (6)
Makarines, chant (10)
JC Wecker, voice (1), chorus (1, 3)
Loli Abadia, chorus (5)
Francoise Atlan, voice (8)
Tino de Geraldo, percussion (1, 5, 8, 9), drums (8, 9)
Bandolero, percussion (1, 7), wood blocks (5)
Ramon Porrina, percussion (1, 5), drums (5)
Carlito Brigante, percussion (2)
Juanito Carmona, percussion, palmas (4)
Mino Cinelu, percussion (6)
Piraña, drums (9)
Domingo Patricio, flute (1), EWI (1), electronics (1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
Julian Heredia, bass (1)
Alain Pérez, bass (2)
Antonio Ramos “Maca”, bass (5, 9)
Yelsi Heredia, acoustic bass (6)
Pablo Martin, bass (8)
Dominique de Piazza, bass (9)
Frank Galin, piano (9)
Juan Grande, palmas (1, 7)
Luis Carrasco, palmas (1, 7)
Ana Carrasco, palmas (1, 7)
Los de Jerez, jaleo (1, 5), palmas (5)
Antonio Rey, jaleo (7)
Pierre Bertrand, brass (9)
Nicolas Folmer, brass (9)
Denis Leloup, brass (9)

Tracklist:
5:14 | 01. Juan Carmona - Africando
5:19 | 02. Juan Carmona - Mambo Influenciado
2:28 | 03. Juan Carmona - No espero Nada
3:46 | 04. Juan Carmona - Karma
5:18 | 05. Juan Carmona - Altanaà
5:38 | 06. Juan Carmona - Creer en la primavera
4:52 | 07. Juan Carmona - Santiago city
5:00 | 08. Juan Carmona - Sirena
3:59 | 09. Juan Carmona - Miami
1:21 | 10. Juan Carmona - Sombra en la pared