Antonio Forcione Quartet

QUOTES

"...Forcione seamlessly interweaves African, blues, Brazilian, classical, flamenco and Indian influences into an entirely personal signature sound. Evocative, sensuos, meticulously wrought, this is music-making with a singular vision.' ( Peter Queen)
****Jazz Wise (Apr 07)


'...Guitar heroics, yes, but with a touch of class.'
(Clive Davis)
The Times (Dec 06)



'...Recommended unreservedly.' (Tony Augarde)
Amazon.com (Feb 07)



Charlie Haden/Antonio Forcione- Heartplay
'...Forcione's tone-poem Snow is Frisell-like, and Haden's solo on his own silence confirms how much he's always been able to express without hurrying. It's well up with the leaders in Haden's illustrious collection of duo encounters.'
**** The Guardian (Nov 06)

'...Forcione is always imaginative, coaxing a huge sound from his guitar with blisteringly fast runs and unfamiliar chords, before slowing to a reflective, shimmering beauty.' (Gareth K Vile)
www.stv.tv (06)

CHARLIE HADEN & ANTONIO FORCIONE - HEARTPLAY
'The recording process has produced a ravishingly beautiful sound in which both Forcione's guitar and Haden's double bass shimmer gloriously in a rich, real-life acoustic representation.'
Scotsman.com


Antonio Forcione Quartet in concert
'...The sound and magic of the Antonio Forcione Quartet whisks the listener on a journey around Europe and Asia, with moments of dazzling technical wizardry and heart-warming comedy. This unique fusion group is not to be missed — the opportunity to see musicians of this caliber in the cozy confines of the Festival Club is rare indeed.'
NZ Festival (Feb 06)



Charlie Haden & Antonio Forcione - Heartplay
'...It's everything a duet should be -- the expression of a perfect unity.' (Duncan Heining)
Jazz Wise


Charlie Haden & Antonio Forcione - Heartplay
'...Haden is a jazz hero from way back, but Forcione is still not as well known as he deserves to be. His distinctive combination of jazz with Spanish and other European influences is always full of surprises.' ( Dave Gelly )
The Guardian


'...Delightful.' (Ray Comiskey)
**** Irish Times


Antonio Forcione Quartet
'...An excellent, exciting, exhilarating, musical experience.'
**** www.one4review.com (Aug 05)


'...Forcione must surely be considered one of the most dynamic and imaginative guitarist on the contemporary scene.' (Peter Queen)
Jazzwise (Jun 05)



Antonio Forcione - Tears of Joy
'...This is a perfec listning for a relaxing evening when you want to make the world go away.' (Benji Barlett)
Guitarist (Jun 05)



Antonio Forcione Quartet
'...Quite simply, from Forciones guitar to the accordian, cello and percussion backing, this show is both a musicianly masterclass and a breathtaking live experience.' (David Pollock)
The List ( 05 )



Antonio Forcione in Concert
'...Forcione has a freedom of expression that should never be stifled by a label; so go in to the record store and look under'Jazz''world music','acoustic music' ....or maybe just 'genius.' (Jane Brace)
Observer




'...One of the greatest guitarist'
The Guardian




'...You have a beautiful touch'
Paul McCartney