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Classical, Spanish & South American Guitar Jewels

I like the Guitar and find it is relatively easily reproduced with my smaller speakers so the "sound" is generally very acceptable.
I am hoping to find albums versus best of compilations(still welcome); whether on vinyl or CD. I'll start out with 2 CD's I enjoy. Easy listening.
1. Music of the Brazilian Masters, Concord Picante label from Concord Jazz. CCD-4389. Laurindo Almeida, Carlos Bosa-Lima, Charlie Byrd. It's nice to hear the different guitars,playing styles and even strings.
2. Portrait of John Williams. CBS Records Masterworks. MK 37791. John Williams.
I hope someone enjoys these and has suggestions for other treasures. More to follow.
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martykl
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I'll second Kijanki, Sharon Isbin is about the best I've ever heard.

William Kanengiser from the LA Guitar Quartet is pretty amazing, too. On his own or with the group.

Not sure if Julian Bream got any mentions so far, but IMO he transcribes great music to the guitar about as well as anyone out there.

Lots of great choices out there...good luck.
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mapman
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Any old recordings by any Romeros on MErcury Living PResence.

I like Strunz and Farrah as well
ptss OP
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I have a number of Romeros record but don't remember the labels.
I have tended to buy the artist without emphasis on the label; even though I'm well aware of varying sound quality-and very much appreciative good recordings.
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rja
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Here's one I bought recently that's very nice, "Colores del Sur, Baroque Dances for Guitar" by Enrike Solinis & Euskal Barrokensemle on Glossa.

Another I've really enjoyed is "Images of Metheny" by Jason Vieaux on Azica. All Pat Metheny tunes played on solo classical guitar. Well worth a listen.
rockadanny
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Grisha Goryachev, "Alma Flamenca".
How about a Russian virtuoso flamenco and classical guitarist doing Spanish works? This is a well recorded, wonderful CD.
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