JavierZamora
Early Beginnings
Javier’s interest in guitar began at
age 12. He took his first lessons at one of the best schools in
Valencia, “El Chufa.” Later, he studied in the
“Real Conservatorio de Musica” in Madrid. While in Madrid,
Javier attended classes given by well-known professionals such as
Andres Batista, Paco Peña, and Gerardo Nuñez.
Professional Accomplishments
Soloist
Javier made his debut into the
professional world of Flamenco guitar at age 14 when he gave his first
Flamenco guitar recital. By the age of 16 Javier had realized that
Flamenco guitar was not only his passion but also his specialty, and he
has yet to stray from that path.
At the same time, it has been fulfilling
to Javier as a musician to experiment and collaborate with other styles
of music aside from Flamenco. Javier has done this through his work
with the group “Al-Andalus” and with Georges Moustaki.
Javier has performed live in concert as a soloist since 1976, and together with guitarist Manuel Reyes since 1993.
In 2001, Javier created the group
“Javier Zamora Quarteto,” a Flamenco music instrumental
group with contributions from other non-Flamenco sounds, such as the
guitar as a soloist instrument.
Participation in the following festivals:
“Festival de Avignon” (France, 1986), “Trovada del
Mediterrani” (Valencia, Spain, 1987 & 88), “Cumbre
Flamenca” (Madrid, Spain, 1989), “Veranos de la
Villa” (Madrid, Spain, 1990), “Festival Musicas
Etnicas” (Colonia, 1992), “Semana Internacional de la
Guitarra” (Milan, Italy, 1993), “Teatro Romano de
Sagunto”(1996), “I y III Festival Flamenco L,Audotori de
Torrent” (1997 & 99), “Festival de Flamenco”
(Valencia, Spain, 1995-1997 and in 2001 with the presentation of his
own exhibit), Concert during the Flamenco Festival, (Valencia, Spain,
August 2004), Pacifico Yokohama (Japon-2005), Nam (Los Angeles-2006).
Song
Javier first began playing accompanying
guitar for Flamenco singers in Madrid where he played regularly in the
group “Peñas Flamencas”
Javier has accompanied such singers as: El
Loreño, Juan Rosales, El Beni, V. Briones, Duende, Carlos Cruz,
David Lagos, Melchora Ortega, Antonio “El
Malagueño,” “El Chino,” Amaro Carmona,
Bonela Hijo, Rubito Hijo, Antonio Campos, “El Pety,” Jose
Galan, and Ginesa Ortega, among others.
Dance
In regards to playing for dance, Javier
has accompanied Javier LaTorre, the group “Rosita Duran,”
the ballet of Martin Vargas and Francisco Martin. And Support Staff
(guitar), academic courses: Carmen Lopez, Amparo Benimelli, Mari Cruz
Alcalá, and the European Center of Dance (Valencia, Spain).
Discography
Javier has participated in the following
works: “El arte de Pepe Granada” (1980), “La musica
del Mediterraneo” (1987), Musica Trovada del Mediterraneo”
(1988), Sueños al atardecer” (1997), Paton
“Acariciame” (1997), “El Pety, Flamenco de Noche y
dia” (1997), “El Pini de Cadiz: La fiesta de la
Privadilla” (2000) and the band from the movie
“Abyssynia” (2001).
Recently (February, 2005), Javier recorded his first solo album, “Aire del Mediterraneo”
Awards
3rd Place: National Competition of Flamenco Guitar, “Ramon de Algeciras” Madrid, Spain, 1991.
Finalist: National Competition of Flamenco Guitar “Cante de las Minas.” La Union, 1995.
Teaching
Guitar, rhythm and beat, Professor at the School of Music, “Duetto” Valencia, Spain, from 1999-2003.
Head of musical department of Flamenco: “La Academia L’Espai” Valencia, Spain, 2003-Present.
In 2002, together with Carlos Benavent,
gave the Masters Class “El bajo electrico en la musica
Flamenca” for the School of Music “Duetto” in
Valencia.
Publications
Collaborator for the magazine “Guitarra Total” since 2002.
