description Live... One Summer Night Overview
Paco de Lucía’s “Live... One Summer Night” captures a pivotal moment in flamenco music history. Recorded in 1984 during his Japanese tour, this album showcases the Spanish guitar virtuoso and his innovative sextet performing live. Featuring contributions from guitarist Paco de Lucía alongside other musicians, it offers a rare glimpse into their dynamic performances.
The recording is notable for its energy and represents an important evolution of flamenco music. It’s appreciated by fans of traditional and contemporary flamenco, as well as those interested in de Lucía's work.
insights Ranking position
Live... One Summer Night ranks #35 of 223 in the Flamenco Album ranking, behind Soy Caminante, ahead of Arte y majestad.
help Live... One Summer Night FAQ
When was Paco de Lucía's "Live... One Summer Night" recorded?
The live album "Live... One Summer Night" was recorded in 1984 during Spanish guitar legend Paco de Lucía's tour in Japan. It captures the artist at a pivotal moment in his career when he was actively expanding traditional flamenco into jazz fusion. The album perfectly preserves the atmosphere of his legendary live concerts.
Who played with Paco de Lucía on "Live... One Summer Night"?
On this 1984 live album, Paco de Lucía performs with his newly formed flamenco sextet. The ensemble included his brother Pepe de Lucía on vocals, alongside other virtuosos playing instruments like the flute, percussion, and bass. This configuration allowed de Lucía to explore complex, layered arrangements on stage.
What genre of music is "Live... One Summer Night"?
"Live... One Summer Night" is primarily a flamenco album, but it heavily incorporates elements of jazz fusion. The inclusion of instruments like the saxophone and flute in his sextet gave the music a distinctly modern, improvisational feel. It is celebrated as a milestone in the evolution of Nuevo Flamenco (New Flamenco).
Where was "Live... One Summer Night" recorded?
Despite its Spanish musical roots, the album was recorded during a live concert tour in Japan. The Japanese audience was renowned for being deeply appreciative and respectful of Paco de Lucía's masterful guitar work. The quiet, attentive crowd noise adds to the intimate atmosphere of the recording.
explore Explore More
Similar to Live... One Summer Night
See all arrow_forward
Reviews & Comments
Write a Review
Be the first to review
Share your thoughts with the community and help others make better decisions.
