SEMLEY- Antonio Forcione ( Sketches of the world)

Antonio Forcione is an artist in every sense of the word, hailed as one of the most charismatic, unconventional guitarists at large in the musical world today. With a host of international awards under his belt, and 21 albums released to date this eclectic composer never ceases to stun his audience on stage, leading him to be referred to as the ‘Jimie Hendrix of the acoustic guitar”.
He breaks the mould of most conventional guitar sounds, be it in the field of jazz, Spanish, Soul, African, Brazilian or improvised music, with a ferocious virtuosity, passion and humour. He has shared the stage and recorded with some of the world’s most accomplished musicans including Charlie Haden, Angelique Kidjo, Sarah Jane Morris, Trilok Gurtu, Larry Coryell, Domenic Miller, Diego el Cigala and many more as well as supporting giants such as Phil Collins, Bobby McFerrin, Pino Daniele, Zucchero, and Van Morrison, amongst others.

“One of the greatest Acoustic Guitarists..“ ( The Guardian )
Few acoustic guitarists can match Antonio Forcione for sheer instrumental virtuosity but fewer stillcome close to him as a composer.

“You have a beautiful touch “
Paul McCartney

***** Jazz Wise (Charles Alexander) 17 may 2010

 “One of the greatest Acoustic Guitarists “ ( The Guardian )