Emaginario A Dynamic Evening of Live Jazz, Blues & Flamenco

Emaginario: A Dynamic Evening of Live Jazz, Blues, & Flamenco

Ethan Margolis aka Emaginario, is a creative and worldly guitarist and vocalist, whose deep connections with flamenco, jazz, aspects of pop, blues and even punk coalesce into a unique musical voice

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World-traversed and genre-fluid guitarist/vocalist Ethan Margolis aka Emaginario (Chano Domínguez, Herb Alpert) returns to Los Angeles after a four-year absence, with his quintet, which performs a blend of Jazz, Blues, and Flamenco genres.

Accompanied by

Katisse Buckingham (Herbie Hancock, Billy Childs) on sax and flute

Deron Johnson (Miles Davis, Stanley Clarke) on piano

Luca Alemanno (Walter Smith III, Johathan Kreisberg) on bass

Chris Wabich (Leonard Cohen, Stanley Jordan) on drums.

Newly signed to the Ropeadope record label, Emaginario's guitar playing is steeped in both world rhythms and jazz. He possesses a musical language that reflects his Americana roots as they connect with the 20+ years he has spent in consistent musical collaboration with the Romani population of Andalusia. His newest album, set for release this July 12, 2024, is an acoustic jazz project of guitar sketches accompanied by Larry Grenadier (upright bass) and Eric Harland (drums).

Wednesday, March 27; Two Sets: 7:30pm & 9:30pm

Sam First

6171 W Century Blvd, #180

Los Angeles CA 90045

Newly signed to the Ropeadope record label, Emaginario's guitar playing is steeped in both world rhythms and jazz. He possesses a musical language that reflects his Americana roots as they connect with the 20+ years he has spent in consistent musical collaboration with the Romani population of Andalusia. His newest album, set for release this July 12, 2024, is an acoustic jazz project of guitar sketches accompanied by Larry Grenadier (upright bass) and Eric Harland (drums).

Through the eclectic filter of his musical passions, studies and influences, Ethan Margolis aka Emaginario has evolved into a creative and worldly artist, whose deep connections with flamenco, jazz, aspects of pop, blues and even punk coalesce into a unique musical voice. His distinctive story, which has encompassed evolutionary periods in Spain and Los Angeles begins just outside Cleveland, Ohio, in the embrace of a musical household. His familial heritage also extends into the Deep South, a root system instilling roots music consciousness. Margolis moved to Spain to refine his own artistic expression after transitioning from guitarist-songwriter to Flamenco guitar accompanist. He spent the next 11 years immersing himself in the Roma (Gitano) musical circuit in Andalusia and later disciplined with the Pinini Family of Roma singers in Lebrija, Spain, which is one of the birthplaces for roots Flamenco music.

In 2011, back on American soil, and specifically in the musically plugged-in and multiculturally-enriched environs of Los Angeles, Margolis has expanded his artistic spectrum and directed his talents to various situations. He has worked in theater and recording projects and led a world jazz band incorporating a stellar personnel list of musicians, many of whom previously played for such jazz luminaries as Miles Davis, Chick Corea, Wayne Shorter and John McLaughlin.

His discography encompasses albums as a leader, such as Soleángeles, Arsa 100, En Madrid, Speakeasy Session, and Sonikete Blues. The latter album garnered generous critical kudos, including a ringing endorsement from prominent Madrid-based critic José Manuel Gómez, declaring it one of the top 40 flamenco fusion albums of all time.

MORE INFO:

- https://www.emaginario.com/

- https://www.facebook.com/emaginariomusic

- https://www.instagram.com/emaginariomusic/

- The Fool by Emaginario video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ7saOkAyXs

- Listen to tunes from Emaginario's 2023 Album: Songs of Mind https://promo.theorchard.com/QkgKor0sD66cUf5Hh7Xc?skin=light