Eric Jarmie Spanish Guitar
Guitarist in Santa Cruz, California
Why hire Eric Jarmie Spanish Guitar?
Eric Jarmie performs Spanish flamenco and classical guitar music for weddings and other special events throughout the Monterey and San Francisco Bay areas.
Great to Work With
Eric Jarmie played a fancy fundraiser for my non-profit. He is a true pro. Courteous, well-dressed, punctual, and accommodating to special requests and time snafus. His music is exquisite. I wouldn't hesitate to hire him for a wedding or any black tie event.
Review by: Bonno C.
Event Date: October 6th, 2011
Event: Fund Raiser in Napa, California
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About
Eric “Luis” Jarmie- Guitarist
After receiving a B.A. in classical music from UCSC in 1985, Eric “Luis” Jarmie has since devoted his studies in music primarily to the spanish flamenco guitar. in 1987, 1991, and 1995 he traveled to Spain and studied guitar there with Gerardo Nunez, Enrique Melchor, Paco Serrano, Nino Jero, Mario Escudero, and Carlos Heredia. In America he has studied with notable guitarists Guillermo Rios and Chuscales.
After returning from Spain in 1987 Mr. Jarmie co-founded the flamenco cuadro Sangre Brava with Mercedes Molina, and served as Co-Director and guitarist for the group from 1988-1990. During the time of his involvement with Sangre Brava he developed and performed in grant projects with the support of the Santa Cruz Cultural Council, Santa Cruz City Arts Commission, and the California Arts Council. As Co-Director of Sangre Brava, Eric also worked performing with the William James Foundation Prison Arts Project, Santa Cruz Cultural Council SPECTRA program, and the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival.
In 1991 Mr. Jarmie became Administrative Director and Guitarist for the Santa Cruz-based flamenco cuadro Las Ramas. With the collaboration of the dancer La Linda, they produced flameco concerts on a regular basis in the Santa Cruz area, and developed a substantial following over the course of many years.
After working for some time primarily as an accompanist to flamenco singers and dancers, Eric “Luis” has developed a core repetoire of his own music for solo flamenco guitar. Based on the traditional flamenco forms, the music ranges in style from the romantic and Latin-influenced forms such as Mantillas de Feria, Guajiras, and Rumbas to the more profound forms such as Solea and Siguiriya, and definitely includes a lot of the festive and lively sounds for which flamenco is best known.
Residing in Santa Cruz, Eric “Luis” Jarmie continues to entertain clients with Spanish guitar music at premier events throughout the Bay area.
Personnel
Eric Jarmie: guitarist
Influences
Eric has been influenced most profoundly by the flamenco artists from the town of Jerez de la Frontera, in Spain. His principal teacher there was Nino Jero. Another strong influence in his development has been the virtuoso flamenco guitarist, Gerardo Nunez, also from Jerez. In America, Eric's most notable mentor has been the renowned flamenco guitarist, Chuscales
What to Expect
Typical Gig Duration: 120 - 240 minutes
Eric performs both classical and flamenco style guitar music from Spain. He typically works as a soloist, but also can arrange for a duo package with another guitar player. Depending on the specifications of the client, it is possible to expect a mix of classical and flamenco, or either one or the other. The classical guitar sound tends to be more formal, while the flamenco captures many moods: elegant, dark and haunting, romantic, or lively and rhythmic. In flamenco there is a wide range of emotions.
Stage/Setup Requirements:
chair with no arms, close proximity to a power outlet, shelter from the elements as needed
Additional Notes:
Staging requirements are minimal; I will need a chair with no arms, reasonably close access to a power outlet, and shelter from the elements as necessary. I have an excellent sound system, which can project the sound as much or as little as necessary.
Set/Song/Sequence List:
Sample Guitar Song List - Eric Jarmie
Flamenco Music
Solea
Alegria
Solea por Buleria
Bulerias (keys of a and e)
Siguiriya
Tiento
Tango- “Primo Luis”
Tango- traditional
Farruca
Rumba (keys of d,a, and e,)
Rumba- “Anda Suelto”
Guajira
Sevillanas- Traditional
Sevillanas-”Feria del Caballo”
Taranto
Granaina
Fandandos de Huelva
Fandangos Naturales
Malaguena
Verdiales
Mantillas De Feria
Solea por Buleria- “Laberinto”
Classical Music
Mascherata- Anon.
Pavans- Milan
Spanish Romance- Anon.
Diferencias- Narvaez
Sonnet- Valderrabano
Mrs. Winter’s Jump- Dowland
Minuet- Purcell
Canarios-Sanz
Greensleeves- Anon
Montemayor- Moreno-Torroba
Torija- Moreno-Torroba
Ode to Joy- Beethoven
Simple Gifts- Traditional
La Paloma- Yradier
Saltarello- Galilei
Bianco Fiore- Negri
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring- Bach
Canon in D- Pachelbel
Traditional Wedding Processional- Wagner
Traditional Wedding Recessional- Mendelssohn
Theme from Concierto de Aranjuez- Rodrigo
Available for Your
Anniversary Party, Bar/Lounge, Birthday Party, Bridal Shower, Club/Nightclub, Concert Venue, Convention, Corporate Event, Ethnic Celebration, Fair, Festival, Fund Raiser, Funeral Service, Grand Opening, Holiday Party, Hotel, Launch Party, Luncheon/Tea, Private Party, Restaurant, Retreat, Seminar, Trade Show, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception, Workshop
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