Xavi -> Paco, The Guitar Trio and Siroco (Nov. 9 2013 17:42:21)
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My brother and I founded a concert promotion company (circa 1996) to work with artists that we most admired: Paco de Lucia, Al Di Meola, Jean Luc Ponty, etc. Our first concert was the Guitar Trio (reunion) in the U.S. in November 1996. Paco was great to work with; a very kind man. During one conversation, I asked him what he believed was his most important work and he answered, "Siroco." For me, Siroco was always one of the greatest statements of the guitar, period, so it was a very cool moment. The day of our show, Paco and John had flown into town together. Al missed his flight, however, and there wasn't another flight to get him in on time. As promoters, we were preparing to announce that the "Guitar Trio" had become the "Guitar Duo." Fortunately, management chartered a private jet, and Al flew in just in time for the show. Disaster averted. I recently watched some of the European leg of this tour on YouTube, so just wanted to share that quick story; hard to believe that 17 years have passed. I've attached a promotional poster signed by the three maestros, which is a great memento from this time. Today, I wonder whether Paco would give the same answer to my question? Would he say Luzia was more meaningful? Or, will he yet compose something of the magnitude of Siroco?
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