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  <div class="message"><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Here are a couple of excerpts from the Tokyo concert. &nbsp;It was an intimate and special experience to play live again there. &nbsp;It kind of feels like home to me as I use to live there twenty years ago. &nbsp;Japan has a profound effect on me that words can't describe.</p><p>Tetsuya Mashine joins me on acoustic bass.</p></div>
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    <p class="post-info"><span data-time="2024-08-22T16:34:56+02:00" title="August 22, 2024 16:34">08/22/2024</span></p>

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  <div class="message"><p>I am happy to announce a special show in Toyko, Japan on August 15th, 2024. &nbsp;Japan has held a special place in my heart as they have listened to and supported my music. &nbsp;I am looking forward to reconnecting with my friends and making new ones. &nbsp;I will be playing repertoire from my previous recordings on acoustic guitar and will be joined by a good friend and musician Tetsuya Mashine on bass for a few songs. &nbsp;If you are in Tokyo during this time please come by as it will be an intimate performance and I will…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/ramblings/blog/7443423/ray-sandoval-solo-guitar-in-tokyo">Read more</a></span></div>
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  <div class="message"><p>Yes, I guess I am still living in the 90´s but sonically this recording deserves to be heard in a digital format, as it's a sound experience. &nbsp;So those who are interested in my latest recording,&nbsp;<i>What Is Now,&nbsp;</i>please order it. &nbsp;If&nbsp;your&nbsp;a musician I can throw in the score as I will be printing it out soon. :))</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></div>
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  <div class="message"><p>I am excited to start playing live again in a jazz trio setting. &nbsp;Garry Jackson on bass and Genís Bagés on drums was a fun experience. &nbsp;Here is an excerpt from my latest session in the studio. Southern Wind, Sakura Sky and Bemsha Swing are highlighted songs. &nbsp;</p> 
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  <a href="/ramblings/blog/7192432/ep-release-what-is-now"> EP Release - WHAT IS NOW</a>&nbsp;
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  <div class="message"><p>&nbsp;</p><p>WHAT IS NOW is a question but also a statement, my reflection on the tectonic shifts occurring in our world today. &nbsp;It is both a departure and a return: &nbsp;An exploration beyond the boundaries of my earlier&nbsp;work as well as a homecoming with old friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>In Migration Suite, the intent was to create a composition that was also a soundscape. &nbsp;It was originally composed as part of an art project to document the dangerous journey of migrants across the Mediterranean. &nbsp;I wanted the sound to capture both the siren…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/ramblings/blog/7192432/ep-release-what-is-now">Read more</a></span></div>
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  <div class="message"><p>I have had some inquiries about performing my music, so I have decided to have my sheet music available online to download. &nbsp;Please check it out on the website.</p><p>They are all printed professionally and scored out instead of in my chicken scratch handwriting. &nbsp;These are solo guitar pieces, but I will soon upload scores for ensemble performances.</p><p>Thank you for the support, and remember to keep a keen ear for detail.</p></div>
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  <div class="message"><p>I wanted to share some good news about <a href="https://laist.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/martha-gonzalez-quetzal-musician-genius-grant-macarthur-fellow">Martha Gonzalez</a>, a recipient of a MacArthur Genius Grant in the USA. &nbsp;I am very proud of my friend and old bandmate. &nbsp;Her winning this award is a win for all of us.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>It’s nice to see people who begin with a humble beginning and achieve a prestigious award.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Check her out singing on <em>Colores de Realidad</em> from<a href="/album/1337302/mi-ofrenda"> Mi Ofrenda</a> on my website. &nbsp;Also on the numerous recordings the group Quetzal has released. &nbsp;If you didn’t know, there was a period when I was in Los Angeles…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/ramblings/blog/7088244/macarthur-fellowship">Read more</a></span></div>
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  <div class="message"><p>I am starting to enjoy my life, I always felt like I had something to do and create but now I am living.&nbsp;</p>
<p>I am very fortunate to have the basics to provide for my family. &nbsp;I have a studio to create art, my son and good friends, and family. What more can you ask for?&nbsp;</p>
<p>I will start a weekly session soon amongst friends to keep the positivity going. &nbsp;All is fine, I am not touring and traveling. Let’s see what happens in the future.&nbsp;</p>
<p>It has been rainy weather lately here, it is like living in London again. &nbsp;I…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/ramblings/blog/6959153/pandemic-over-c91bce9f-eec5-4eac-a86b-e598dce0c1b7">Read more</a></span></div>
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  <div class="message"><p>At times I am awoken in the middle of the night by an inner voice that says “Hey man, get off your ass and get to work.” I say to myself, “I know, I know” and go back to sleep. &nbsp;I am enjoying this time off to be in peace and enjoy life. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>I want to share a project from last year before the pandemic happened. &nbsp;It is my pursuit of wonder and enjoyment. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>It is called the “The Cosmic Trio” featuring Javier Vercher on woodwinds,&nbsp;Garry Jackson on electric bass, and me on electric guitar. &nbsp;It is a very special…</p><span class="read-more pdf__hide"><a href="/ramblings/blog/6610021/the-cosmic-trio">Read more</a></span></div>
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  <div class="message"><p>I hope this year brings new insights, new ideas and fresh air to you.&nbsp; It has been a little crazy,&nbsp;but i hope you have family and friends to keep you&nbsp;positive.&nbsp; Much love from Spain.</p></div>
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