is the latest release from Mel Bay Publication of Latin guitar solos by John Zaradin and

comprises:

“Alma Triste” - a bossa style prelude with a little Baroque flavour.

“Caribbean Key West” - 5 Caribbean style songs & dances.

“Ambientes Brasileiras ” - a 3 movement suite with its roots in Rio de Janeiro.

The book is presented with both music notation and guitar tablature staff so that fingering and fingerboard positions can be easily cross-referenced.

Chord symbols are shown to indicate background voice leadings and harmony. 

There is an accompanying CD (on-line audio recording)

On the CD, is included the song “Samba do Bonde” with Peter Buchan and Joâo Bosco on percussion and drums, both as an overture and finale to the album. A solo guitar version of the piece is printed as part of the suite “Ambientes Brasileiras no 2

Bass and rhythm parts can be added to all the pieces, using the chord symbols as guides for further arrangement.

John Zaradin, can be heard aboard the Holland America "Veendam" from Dec 26 2009 to Jan 6 2010 sailing from Punta Arenas, Chile to Buenos Aires, Argentina.

 

www.cordamusic.co.uk/zaradin.

Catalogue No & Title

CMP 700 La Palomita Blanca. Traditional, arr. Zaradin

CMP 701 Mexican Hat Dance. (Jarabe tapatio) Traditional arr. Zaradin

CMP 702 La Cucaracha. (The Cockroach) Traditional arr. Zaradin

CMP 703 Peanut Vendor. (El Manisero) Traditional arr. Zaradin

CMP 704 La Paloma. (Habanera) Traditional arr. Zaradin

CMP 710 Chorinho (Choros) John Zaradin

CMP 711 La Lágrima (Cançâo) John Zaradin

CMP 712 Tango. John Zaradin

CMP 713 Teardrops (Bossa Nova) John Zaradin

CMP 714 Danza Mexicana John Zaradin

CMP 715 Introduction and Dance John Zaradin

  -arranged or composed by John Zaradin

CMP 721 El Choclo Tango, Traditional, arr. Zaradin

CMP 722 Guantanamera, Traditional, arr. Zaradin

CMP 723 Spanish Eyes, Traditional, arr. Zaradin

CMP 724 Ananas Calypso, John Zaradin

CMP 725 Bienvenido Beguine, John Zaradin

John Zaradin will host a new residential guitar course at the Priory, Ambialet, close to Albi on the river Tarn in the South of France (25 to the 31 July 2010).

The guest tutors will be Eric Hill, Olé Halen and Leslee Booth. For full details see www.guitaratthepriory.com