Tomatito
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 Tomatito in Moscow 13.11.2010 |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | José Fernández Torres |
| Also known as | Tomatito |
| Born | August 20, 1958 |
| Origin | Barrio de Pescadería, Almería, Andalusia, Spain |
| Genres | Flamenco, Jazz |
| Occupations | Composer, Guitarist |
| Instruments | Guitar |
| Associated acts | Camarón de la Isla, Paco de Lucía, Michel Camilo, Diego el Cigala, Luis Salinas, Duquende, Chano Domínguez |
| Website | Tomatito.com |
José Fernández Torres, known as Tomatito (born Almería, 1958), is a Spanish Romani (Gypsy) flamenco guitarist. He grew up in a musical family, including two uncles: Niño Miguel, a flamenco guitarist, and Antonio, a professional guitarist.
Tomatito became a flamenco sensation at an early age when he was discovered by famed guitarist Paco de Lucía and began working in part with legendary flamenco singer Camarón de la Isla.
In 1979, the trio produced a hit called La Leyenda del Tiempo. Their partnership continued until Camarón's death in 1992.
A later collaboration included pianist Michel Camilo, producing the albums Spain (2000) and Spain Again (2006).
Tomatito's music is a unique mix of traditional flamenco and jazz. On some albums, such as Barrio Negro, he experimented with Afro-Cuban and Brazilian Music. He has also worked with flamenco singer Duquende and pianist Chano Domínguez among many others.
Tomatito has produced six solo albums.
His music for the film Vengo, directed by Tony Gatlif, won the César Award for Best Music Written for a Film in 2001.
Four years later, he won a Latin Grammy for Best Flamenco Record, for his album Aguadulce.
[edit] Partial discography
Solo Albums
- 1987: Rosas del Amor
- 1991: Barrio Negro
- 1997: Guitarra Gitana
- 2000: Spain (with Michel Camilo)
- 2001: Paseo de los Castaños
- 2004: Aguadulce
- 2006: Spain Again (with Michel Camilo)
- 2010: Sonanta Suite (with Josep Pons)
- 2012: Mi Santa Ft Romeo
with Camarón and Paco de Lucía
- "Como El Agua"
- "Calle Real (album)"
- "Vivire"
with Camarón
- 1979: "La Leyenda del Tiempo"
- "Soy Gitano"
- "Potro de Rabia y Miel"
- 1999: Paris 1987
[edit] External links
- www.tomatito.com Tomatito Website
- Tomatito - Biography, discography, video collection and bibliography.
- Flamenco Forum
