Smooth Latin rhythms and beautiful melodies with a contemporary edge will lure you in, only to be ambushed by the scorching intensity of JANDO’s twin flamenco guitar attack.
Founding members Jay Ybarra and Andrew Bateman present to you, the result of years of classical training in music theory and performance, giving a new perspective on a traditional old-world art form. Thus the name “Nuevo Flamenco” describes their musical style.
With the simple, but highly effective arrangement of two flamenco guitars combined with various acoustic percussion instruments and ancient skins played by Jeremy Ooley and Maximillian Ybarra, JANDO preserves the purity and beauty of the traditional flamenco sound with an added universal appeal.
Both as guitarists and composers, Ybarra and Bateman perfectly compliment each other with their contrasting styles. From slow lyrical melodies to blazing-speed guitar runs, you can hear the obvious result of years of honing their craft together while performing an exhaustive live schedule, many times playing multiple shows in a single day!
While the rhythm is of ancient origins, there is a very appealing and modern feel to their songs. With JANDO’s excellent use of tonal colorations, each song seems to evoke its own mental images of exotic landscapes, moods and romantic locations.
Their touch can be light, melodic and fit the “easy listening” ambience of the New Age genre, but on the other hand, they demonstrate a fiery persona just as convincingly.
Lovers of music and lovers of life are sure to enjoy the experience of JANDO.
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