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Lawson Rollins
Infinita
Genres: Folk, International Music, Latin Music

Track Listings (11) - Disc #1
1. Cafe Jobim (featuring Flora Purim)
2. Echoes of Madrid
3. In Motion
4. The Awakening
5. Infinata (featuring Flora Purim)
6. Southwind
7. Through the Night
8. Ceremony
9. New World Raga
10. Streets of San Miguel
11. For JoAnn

CD Details

All Artists: Lawson Rollins
Title: Infinita
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Infinita Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2008
Re-Release Date: 5/20/2008
Genres: Folk, International Music, Latin Music
Styles: Latin Music, Flamenco
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 894437002009

Synopsis

Product Description

Guitar virtuoso Lawson Rollins assembles an all-star cast of musicians on his acclaimed world music album, Infinita. Soaring guitar work and lush instrumentation compliment the original compositions, which draw from an eclectic mix of Latin and Middle Eastern influences woven together with Rollins' Spanish-tinged guitar style. Featuring the legendary Brazilian singer Flora Purim and percussion superstar Airto Moreira as well as producer/musician Shahin Shahida of the popular group Shahin & Sepehr, multi-platinum producer Dominic Camardella, Grammy winning violinist Charlie Bisharat, bassist Randy Tico, trumpet player Jeff Elliot and drummer Davo Bryant, among others.Here's what reviewers are saying:'Rollins seduces in so many ways that it's almost unfair.' - Guitar Player Magazine'Skilled and graceful fusion.' - Global Rhythm Magazine'Easily one of the year's best'. - All About Jazz'A masterful genre-busting collection of Latin, Indian, Persian, Arabic, South American and European sounds.' - All Music Guide'From every standpoint - the playing, the compositions, the production - this is a beautifully executed album of evocative guitar music.' - Vintage Guitar Magazine

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CD Reviews

Stunning!

music fan | New York, NY | 12/09/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a must-have album - truly a world music extravaganza! Anyone who has seen Rollins's video performance of the Fire Cadenza knows he has incredible technical command of the guitar. This album showcases his equally impressive skill as a composer and producer. The ensemble performances are amazing and the songwriting is consistently top-notch throughout."

SmoothJazz.com Review

Sandy Shore | Monterey, CA | 08/15/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"INFINITA is calling my name... I think it's calling yours too. A warm, sun washed, Spanish-infused guitar collection of tunes complemented by an all-star ensemble of internationally renowned musicians. It's impossible to resist the ethnically diverse grooves that drive Lawson Rollins' new multi-cultural solo debut (available May 20th). You may know the virtuoso guitarist from his acclaimed work with the Latin group Young & Rollins. INFINITA features musicians from the Middle East, South America, Europe and the United States, including the legendary Brazilian singer Flora Purim, Persian-American producer/musician Shahin Shahida (Shahin & Sepehr), multi-platinum selling producer Dominic Camardella (Ottmar Liebert) and Grammy winning violinist Charlie Bisharat among others. This outstanding album is a richly decorated tapestry of jazz and World Music. Honestly, this project sneaks around the walls of both genres, pushing the boundaries even further. There's such great depth to all eleven tracks, don't be surprised if INFINITA takes up permanent residence in your car CD player or dominates the Most Played list on your iPod. From the loungey, "Café Jobim" featuring Purim, to the rich groove of "In Motion," to the cinematic, Middle Eastern-influenced "New World Raga," Lawson Rollins carves out his solo place in the eclectic world of nu music."

This guy shreds

S. Stevens | Phil, PA | 07/23/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"
I had never heard of Lawson Rollins and mostly listened to punk and heavy metal, but this record blew me away. Face-shredding riffs that put Kirk Hammett, J. Mascis and the Kirkwood Brothers to shame. And the guy look like a tank, too. Check out his video on youtube. Really, this guy is so talented that it is unfair, it really is. His musicianship, though, never overwhelms his ability to put forth some bold tunes. Damn. This is fine stuff."