The Magnificent Guitar of Jorge Morel: A Life of Music

Foreword by David Russell and Pepe Romero.

This book is the story of love, life and loss told by the legendary Argentinean guitarists, Jorge Morel. This book traces his early years with his father in Buenos Aires, to the love of his life, his wife Olga and of his life as one of the greats of the guitar. The Maestro also shares his thoughts on many subjects with blunt honesty not often expected or heard in these politically correct times.

Through tragedy and loss, Jorge Morel continues to compose and perform to this day. His positive outlook on life and art and his authentic values are truly one of a kind. This book tells his story and contains 21 of Maestro Morel?s great pieces and arrangements (9 new compositions presented here for the first time!). In the words of the Maestro, "This is the definitive work on my life and my music!"

CONTENIDO:

Jorge Morel: An Appreciation
The Frank Sinatra Story
My Heritage
For All the Guitars I've Loved Before
In Argentina, We Play Soccer!
Percussion Notation Explained
"Little Fantasy"
"Staccato Dance"
Practice and Technique
"Danza de mayo"
My Brother
Tony Acosta
The Story of Morel
Music, the Media, and the Guitar Today
"Jugueteando"
"American Fantasy"
Recording
"Misionera" (from "The Manificient Guitar of Jorge Morel)
"Misionera" (from "The Artistry of Jorge Morel)
I See This Guy Playing My Guitar!
A Broadway Star Plays the Guitar
Early Memories
Thoughts on Festivals and Concertos
On Meeting David Russell
Five Encores and Five Bottles of Wine
The Jazz Masters Seem To Like Me More
"Run Away Guitar (Guitarreando)"
He Sent Me Olga
My Father
Olga's Passion
"Olga"
God and Spiritualism
A Daughter's Perspective
You Are Something Extraordinary!
I Was Silent for Nearly a Decade
Thoughts About Music
"Canción del viento"
Life Affected by Loss
Thoughts on Chet
Lenny Breau
"Yellow Bird"
"Scherzino del Norte"
My Circle
What Can Be Bad For You at 92 Years Old, Maestro?
"Danza de un recuerdo"
"Greensleeves"
"Canción del recuerdo"
"Aire de Malambo"
"Brazilian Sunrise"
"Barcarole"
"Campanas"
"Homage to Dance"
"Sevilla"