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Acoustic/Classical guitar. Who is your favorite?

I've been declining to even go outside to run recently since my Sonos player finally realized that the one station I have programmed in is intended to consist of all classical / modern acoustic guitar and has been faithfully delivering that for several days now.

I have discovered many new guitarists that have some serious talent and it seems to sound incredible on my rig and I can't get enough (despite my unltra-low-cost design).

I'm strictly speaking of solo-guitarists of the classical/modern nature. Some have a little percussion or violin parts which is fine too.

So what I'd like to know is... Who is your favorite? And if you have any favorites that only exist on vinyl, include that info for I shall invest in analog to accommodate. ;-)

I'll start. My favorites are Andy Mckee and Antoine Dufour.

Yours?
tiggerfc
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chazro
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Not classical but 75% of the responses haven't been either. Do yourself a favor and check out:

Tim Sparks - Mississippi Blues - The dude's like a blues playing Joe Pass. For that matter, pick up Joe Pass - Virtuoso, a solo recording so extraordinary that most people overlook that every tune save one is played on acoustic guitar!
richard_stacy
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Pepe Romero

I promise you will not be disappointed and will most likely be amazed.
richard_stacy
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A specific Pepe Romero album I would suggest is the Juoquin Rodrigo Conciertos, Pepe Romero, Los Romeros - Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields - Mariner, Rodrigo Joaquin (1901-1999)(PHILIPS)

3 disc set which is a phenomenal recording as well as an outstanding piece of music....
tiggerfc OP
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Chazro,

Lol! Yeah, well, it doesn't really matter as long as it is acoustic. Just an easy thread starter. Sorry if it is mis-leading in any way. Should have just written... "Favorite Acoustic Guitarist" instead. Next time. ;-)

Thanks for the inputs all. Keep 'em comin'.
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rushton
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Alice Artzt (Hyperion, Meridian)
Diego Blanco (BIS, Swedish Society)
Mats Bergstrom (BIS, Proprius)
Peder Riis (Opus 3)

All are classical music performers on solo guitar. If you have a taste to explore lute and baroque guitar, let us know...
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