Chops...wow

[mokotoff]

Ever heard Ivan Rijos? I knew him way back when he lived in Boston, the absolutely nicest, most modest, unassuming guy you could ever know, listen to a snippet of him playing VL Etude 7:

http://www.arts.arizona.edu/guitar/ivan/etude7.mov

Nice chops, eh?

[Todd]

That would be considered quite average for a flamenco guitarist.

Impressive reststrokes for a classical player though.
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[G]

mokotoff, I agree completely! Ivan is one of the nicest, most humble people I've ever met. Great heart!

Todd, this video does him no real justice. I met him in Almeria last summer and, believe me, his scales are just as fast as mine, only more controlled. We had a scale fight and I believe I lost. He could improvise to anything I played and we really entertained the local flamenco group. Their eyes popped when they heard us play the Chaconne's scales ( :shock: :D ) at about 210, only I played the original and Ivan IMPROVISED his part! He also played Zarda with me and Tico-tico at a crazy speed. Unbelievable!

[flamencoguru]

From what I've heard, he is a very nice guy and an incredible player, both technically and musically. Juan Miguel Gonzalez (the guy who built my guitar) knows him very well and raves about what a great guitarist he is.

Seems like the guy knows what he's doing. I wish Ivan the best. Beautiful picado.

cheers.

[rumbamaster]

Nice feel and vibrato. I'd love to see more videos! :D

[acousticartist]

Excellent chops... just as fast as necessary to carry the piece forward. Very tasteful and controlled. No ragged edges visible, no dirty laundry showing. What more could you ask?

[Faya]

Very smooth teachnique!!.........................i love that song. 8)

i'd go see him play anyday! :wink: ........Great Chops.