The Spanish master guitarist Paco de Luc’ia, whose death anniversary will be celebrated for the seventh time in 2021, is the focus of the new album by the Eos Guitar Quartet (Julio Azcano, Marcel Ege, David Sautter, Michael Winkler). For the four musicians, his music, his innovative power and not least their personal contact with him were a constant source of inspiration.As an expression of this great admiration, the Eos Guitar Quartet has now asked the three composers, Leo Brouwer, John McLaughlin and Jos’e Antonio Rodriguez, to write a work for the ensemble under the motto “Homage to Paco de Luc’ia”. The result is works that enrich the repertoire for guitar quartet in an outstanding way.

In the spirit of Paco, the Eos Guitar Quartet plays original compositions by Marcel Ege and David Sautter alongside three dances by Manuel de Falla. The singing of the legendary flamenco singer Carmen Linares and the subtle accompaniment of the percussionist Ricardo Espinosa give this recording a wonderful addition and enhancement.

“I am very happy to listen to the latest recording from the Eos Guitar Quartet, not only because of its dedication to the late great Paco de Lucia, but also because of the fine music in this recording.

I particularly enjoyed the artistic liberty the quartet took in recording the music from so many fine composers. The use of the Flamenco singing and percussion were integrated very well and with subtlety. I would like to congratulate the arrangers of the musical works for their excellent and sensitive work on the compositions.

The playing is not only outstanding, but they have achieved an atmosphere that is undeniably Hispanic and profoundly heartfelt towards Paco himself.

Paco de Lucia was such a great musician and human being, that the impact of his magnificent guitar playing is felt throughout the world: From the great American Jazz musicians, the great European classical musicians, to the great musicians of India. A unique artist who will be missed forever.

I feel honored to be amongst the other composers on the recording and wish The Eos Guitar Quartet much and continued success in their important musical works.” (John McLaughlin)