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"Guitarra Exotica" is a romantic and mysterious journey into a world of exotic melodies and tantalizing rhythms. With exciting pieces such as "La Selva Negra" and "El Vaquero", the infectious rumba rhythms will transport the listener to South America. The bulerías inspired "Gitana Mora" and the tangos inspired "One Quiet Night" draw influences from the wonderful flamenco rhythms of Andalucía. The hypnotic belly dance rhythms of "Eye of the Sun" are a wonderful contrast to the Eastern European sound of "A Gypsy's Kiss".

Throughout the CD Stubblefield uses different guitars to match the mood of each piece. From the flamenco guitars on "Gitana Mora" to the gypsy jazz guitar on "A Gypsy's Kiss" to the electric work on "Rumba Arabe" and "Eye of the Sun", Stubblefield shows his versatility while also creating a well crafted blend of instruments.

"Guitarra Exotica" features appearances by bassists Randy Tico (Strunz and Farah, Flora Purim, Airto) and Ruben Ramos. Violist Novi Novog (Prince, Doobie Brothers, Frank Zappa, David Arkenstone) and Bryan Brock on percussion round out the lineup.

Recorded in 1996 and released in 1997 this release was a semi-finalist in the Disc Makers "Independent Music Competition" of that year. This CD also features the great T Lavitz (The Dregs) on several songs!

Originally released in the fall of 1998 this CD was a 1999 New Age Voice Magazine semi-finalist for Acoustic Album of the Year.

"If you're looking for a cookie-cutter, formulaic Smooth Jazz recording, start looking elsewhere. That being said, I view the fact that Incendio doesn't fit into any mold as a positive thing. Fresh and vibrant, SEDUCTION, their 5th release, is akin to sitting in a smoky bar and then stepping out into pure mountain air... just breathe it all in and relish the liberation. Based in Los Angeles, the trio (Jean-Pierre Durand on guitar and keyboards; Jim Stubblefield on guitar; and Liza Carbe on bass and guitar) perform extensively throughout the country with the Catalina Jazz Festival, the Strawberry Folk Music Festival in Yosemite, the Verizon Music Festival in L.A., the Sundance Film Festival and the NAB and NATPE Conventions in Las Vegas being just some of the highlights. Their music has been heard on television shows (i.e.: HBO's "Resurrection Boulevard") and radio stations throughout the world. Scorching and resplendent with vitality from the very start, "Isla Verde" exudes passion and tangible electricity. Equally delicate and turbulent, "Secret Traveler" is another standout track. Many layers of exquisite showmanship had me hitting the repeat button several times. Steeped in romance, both "Malaga Sunset" and "Ledges Road" are beguiling and hypnotic and not to be missed. Incendio couldn't have chosen a more apt title for this release, as SEDUCTION is truly just that... a seduction of both the ears and heart." - BETH LEWIS (smoothjazz.com)

This collection was captured in two concerts - one by day, one by night. The day show from the Strawberry Festival (Yosemite, CA) in Spring 2004 finds the group pushed to new heights by a wonderful, raucous audience. The night show from the Countrywide Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza in August finds the group in a more subdued and expansive setting, breathing life and new dimension into their songs. This particular concert features a 9 piece band augmented by special guests - Lisa Lynne (harp), Mars Lasar (synthesizers), Robbey Longley (guitar), and Roger Espinoza (guitar).

"Difficult to find a favorite among all of these gems. Each has its own flavor and tells its own story. Amazing music from an amazing group of musicians; and they love their fans as much as they love the music. " (Amazon.com customer)

"Incendio, by the group of the same name, is - as promised by its name - fiery! Combining Latin or Spanish guitar with a variety of styles - flamenco, Middle-Eastern, Celtic, trance, jazz, rock, and classical - the album is truly a global experience. I like 'Zocolo' for its powerful bass line, and 'Isis' for its Middle Eastern drums and sensuality. Fans of Latin and flamenco music will find Incendio a sexy, passionate, energetically charged album that will warm winter nights." - Aquarius

"The title of the opening song on Incendio's acoustic INTIMO gives an idea of where the quintet is coming from -"Jaco y Paco". World beat, fusion, and nouveau flamenco are a few of the elements that intertwine with dashes of Pastorius and de Lucia- all delivered with danceable and sweating intensity. Guitarists Jim Stubblefield and Jean-Pierre Durand will automatically draw comparisons with Strunz and Farah, although I've also read comparisons with Ottmar Liebert. That may have been more the case on the group's Illumination (from 2001- on Paras), where Middle Eastern and new age influences crept in, but this stripped-down, live-in-the-studio set, which the band released on it's own label, has more cajones than anything I've heard Ottmar do." - Dan Forte, VINTAGE GUITAR Magazine (May 2003)

Amazon.com Review: "Diversity of style is what makes Illumination an engaging listen. While purists may be offended by the electronic grooves in a few numbers, such as the poppy "Rambla Pacifica" and the Arabic-flavored title track, Incendio's Jim Stubblefield, Liza Carbe, and Jean-Pierre Durand--playing Spanish and steel-string guitars--get away with it because they're playing live and not sampling themselves. The threesome also utilizes the skills of many notable guest musicians, including drummer and percussionist Joe Shotwell, viola player Novi Novog, and flautist Steve Marsh. The beat-driven "Prajapati" plays off an Indian vibe, "Capetown Juerga" employs a jazzy approach, "La Corrida" invokes traditional flamenco, and the romantic ballad "Sophia" exudes immense crossover appeal. In fact, crossover is the operative word for the whole album. Old-school Latin and flamenco guitar buffs might not be as impressed as other listeners, but throughout Illumination, Stubblefield, Carbe, and Durand prove they have the chops to generate some gratifying Latin guitar fusion." --Bryan Reesman

"WHOA! Talk about shredding, these folks are listed in Webster. Truly intoxicating rhythms and beats offer a tantalizing smorgasboard of journeys into the flamenco world. From soft, laid back "ambience" to thumping "techno", these guys can take you to either extreme. El Palenque will have you "swimming" in it. Strunz and Farrah wish they were this good. Sure wish these guys would take a road trip to Florida. I wouldn't miss it for the world. Encore! Encore!" - Amazon.com Purchaser

I'm on this compilation along with artists like Govi and Ottmar Liebert. But the title is a little wierd - "Pure Flamenco"...NOT!