In his latest post for Guitar Player ( on August 27), Kiko Loureiro tells about his travel in Europe on past May 2010.
Kiko Loureiro : "Back to Europe :
The recording of the seventh Angra's album in São Paulo finished, follow straight to Germany. The journey began with a presentation at the booth of Laney amplifiers at Musikmesse, the largest fair of musical instruments in the world, held in Frankfurt. I had the privilege of sharing the scheduled presentations with Mattias IA Eklundh - who still don't know this Swedish man is losing one of the most innovative rock guitarists of the actuality - and the Frenchman Christophe Godin, who has a peculiar and funny way to play.
From Frankfurt, I went to Nancy, France, for a jam with Reggie Hamilton. Although not widely known, this great American bassist has worked with numerous artists such as Eros Ramazzotti, Boyz II Man, among others. He is one of the most requested studio musicians in the world.
One more time, I put myself in danger and suggested to play together. I didn't think the issues listed would bebops full of notes, and there were only five minutes to go up to the theater stage, where 200 students were waiting for us. I suggested the famous themes Oleo (Sonny Rollins) and Billy's Bounce (Charlie Parker), that my dark jazz side managed to save in these hours. In addition to these compositions, we interpreted the famous song of a single chord, Jean Pierre (Miles Davis) and St. Thomas (Sonny Rollins). We get something sounding more South America.
The next day, after hours and hours of taxi-train-plane-taxi, I was to Slovenia, in a city called Ljubljana [...] In the Balkan country, I was invited to a competition event for guitarists. In programming, a jam alongside Guthrie Govan. If you have never heard of Govan, stop everything and go search. I already knew, but to see him play was challenging, because of the good "depression" that we feel from seeing a phenomenal musician.. In backstage, we talked about music and once again resorted to the standards, which this time were from Brazilian music. Even being a rock musician, Govan knew by heart, some views of Tom Jobim.
Just as English is currently the language used and practiced worldwide, playing with universal compatibility allows you to communicate with musicians from all nationalities. Classics of rock, jazz standards and songs from Bossa Nova are universal. So, every musician must have a minimal repertory and don't miss its incredible opportunities. Thus we create friendships and musical relationships, enjoying the best from our profession. Always express and interact! "
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