www.joseluisdelapaz.com Jose Luis de la Paz, 1967 (preciously snowed as Jose Luis Rodriguez) Jose Luis is an award-winning guitarist, recognized in all the disciplines of the Flamenco Art. He is a composer, virtuoso and performer whose original compositions range from the most traditional up to the most experimental forms in flamenco music. Following the oral traditions, at 15 years of age, he was fortunate to become the prized pupil of the legendary Mario Escudero. In 1995 he appeared in Felix Grande's book "Agenda Flamenca" as one of the best guitarists in Spain. He was the musical director for the Ballet Cristina Hoyos for ten years (the star of Carlos Saura films) and has accompanied numerous famous Flamenco singers and dancers such as, Carmen Linares, Jose Mercé, Arcángel, El Pele, Argentina, Manolo Marin, Pastora Galván, Isabel Bayón, Antonio Canales, Farruquito, Buika and Belen Maya among others. Additionally, he recently collaborated with the LA Philharmonic and Maestro Gustavo Dudamel, under the artistic direction of Siudy Garrido Company in El Amor Brujo. In 2015, Jose Luis debuted a piece of musical history at the Miami Dade Auditorium entitled "Avalon" - Suite for Flamenco Guitar and Orchestra. Lasting 45 minutes, Avalon is one of the largest pieces ever composed for flamenco and orchestra. He is also the co-founder of Nu Flamenco Collaborative, an organization that aims to introduce US audiences to the cultural heritage of flamenco and its emerging artistic expressions. Jose Luis is currently working on the Soundtrack for the movie "Finding Compás" by Kathy Douglas and was nominated for the US Artist Fellowship. DISCOGRAPHY • Andalusí (1987) • Compilation Select (2002) • Memoria Andaluzí (2005) • 10X1 (Grammy Awards Finalist 2011)