Jose Manuel Lezcano
Classical Guitarist in North Miami Beach, FL
Why hire Jose Manuel Lezcano?
I have been playing weddings and corporate events for over twenty-five years. I am also a grammy-nominated guitarist and recording artist. I can tailor music to your special needs. Recently filled requests include a classical guitar arrangement of an 80s pop song, an Edit Piaf ballad, and hit songs by current artists.
I heard Jose play a concert at the Sarasota Bay Club in Florida. He played beautifully and the audience responded with enthusiasm. I also have heard him play for the first time at a concert with his students in Manta, Ecuador where I grew up. People loved his playing very much. He is truly impressive.
Review by: Ingrid F.
Event Date: June 4th, 2010
Event: Concert Venue in Sarasota, Florida
About
I'm a twice grammy-nominated guitarist who has played in Carnegie Hall, and have frequently performed in South America and Spain. I'm also a College music professor who has enjoyed performing private events for over twenty years. There are some reviews of my playing at www.joselezcano.wordpress.com. Feel free to give me a call with any questions; I can also play special requests. I frequently play South Florida events and concerts. I also appear in concert and in private events with noted South Florida flutist Karrie Griffiths.
Influences
Andres Segovia, Laurindo Almeida, Leo Brouwer, Celedonio Romero
What to Expect
"Dear Jose, Thank YOU!! We loved your concert and were honored to have you. Thank you again for coming and playing so beautifully at our event. You helped to make this year's Art of Survival celebration a big success, and we are very grateful. Best wishes," --Lucile Bruce, Coordinator, Fundraiser / Concert, IRIS-Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services. "Your performance at the Hingham Library was superb and greatly appreciated by the 102 attendees shoe-horned into the meeting room %u2026 the highlight of this season's collaboration with the Boston Classical Guitar Society." --Dennis Corcoran, Hingham Library Director. "Your performance was outstanding as usual. Everyone enjoyed it immensely. Countless people came up to me to let me know how beautiful it was." Michelle Pennington, Associate Educator, Adult and Family Programs, Currier Museum of Art, Manchester, NH.
Stage/Setup Requirements:
Armless chair
Additional Notes:
I would need an armless chair, adequate lighting, and for larger venues or parties, a place to plug in. I bring my own Roland acoustic guitar amp which can also function on batteries, and my own microphone and music stand.
Set/Song/Sequence List:
* Jesu Joy of Man's Desire - J S Bach
* Ave Maria - Schubert
* Danza del Altiplano - Brouwer
* Girl from Ipanema - Jobim
* Sons de Cariloes - Pernambuco
* Sevilla - Albeniz
* Asturias - Albeniz
* Silent Night - Gruber
* Soleares - Celedonio Romero
* Cello Suite no. 3 - J S Bach
* Mozart Variations op. 9 - Sor
* Romanza - Anon.
* Concierto de Aranjuez - Rodrigo
* Un habano y un mojito - Lezcano
* Bolero Manaba - Lezcano
* Preludes 1 through 5 - Villa-Lobos
* La Catedral - Barrios
* Un sueo en la floresta - Barrios
* Una limosna por el amor de Dios - Barrios
* Maxixe - Barrios
* Valses Venezolanos 1 thru 4 - Lauro
Performance Schedule
Past Booked Dates:
05-05-2012 — Boca Raton, Florida, private party
05-04-2012 — Vero Beach Resort and Club, wedding reception
05-03-2012 — Sarasota, Florida, Sarasota Bay Club recital
CDs For Sale
Experience
2010: 25 gigs
2011: 20 gigs
Available for Your
Birthday Party, Concert Venue, Corporate Event, Cruise, Ethnic Celebration, Festival, Fundraiser, Hotel, Launch Party, Private Party, Quinceañera, Religious Celebration
Sign this Guestbook