El Pirata - Yussi

El Pirata - Yussi

Man's soul, Equals the water:
From Heaven it comes,
To Heaven it rises, And downward again
It must descend to the earth, Forever changing. ------- Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

After the successful release of "Bandidos De Amor" by Yussi & Django, and his earlier collaboration with "Axiom of Choice" on their debut album "Beyond Denial", Yussi releases El Pirata as his first solo album. In this release, Yussi plays an exotic and energetic style of instrumental guitar music that is spiced with fiery improvisations in the tradition of Eastern European Gypsy, Spanish flamenco and American jazz players. His original compositions blend Spanish and Middle Eastern guitar melodies with powerful Latin and Persian rhythms. His music has sweetness, soul, precision, and youthful energy.

Tango in Marrakesh

ALBUM INSERTS:

1. A Touch of Satin 3:37
2. Suenos En Morado 5:15
3. La Pistolera 3:30
4. Jaguar Bird 0:26
5. Yaxchilan 4:43
6. Estrella 5:52
7. El Pirata 3:57
8. Marrakesh Prelude 0:53
9. Tango in Marrakesh 4:29
10. Capricorn 1:31
11. Dexamenos of Chios 2:00
12. Tijana Interlude 1:47
13. Shadowless Prophet 5:58
14. Terra Sancta 1.53

Item # CD 1009-2

All music composed and arranged by Yussi,
© 1999 Yussi Wenger (yussimusic/ASCAP).

Recorded, mixed and mastered at Studio Le Boudiour by Gil Morales, except songs XII and XIV were recorded at Shawn's Studio by Shawn Staples.

Boaz Elkayam guitars designed by Yussi.

Yussi's portrait on the back cover and the previous page by Linda Jett.

Yussi would like to express his gratitude to all the musicians on this recording for their bad ass contributions, to Veena Bidasha, Lisa Franco, and to the baddest mother of them all, Gil Morales. A special thank you to the Creator for inspiration. X DOT 25, Gil, Jasper and Aldoush.

For more information on Yussi e-mail him at yussi@yussi.com, or visit him on the web at www.yussi.com. (818) 906-0577.

A Touch Of Satin
Yussi Flamenco Guitar
Larry G.Goldman Fretted and Fretless Bass
Martin Flores Drums, Timbales and Congas
Bill Post Trumpet

Suenos En Moradof
Yussi Flamenco Guitar, Tres
Larry G. Goldman Fretless Bass
Martin Flores Drums, Shaker, Cowbell and Cajon

La Pistolerak
Yussi Flamenco Guitar
Larry G. Goldman Nylon String Bass
Martin Flores Drums, Timbales and Congas

Jaguarbird
Yussi Flamenco Guitar

Yaxchiláng
Yussi Flamenco, Nylon Twelve String and Steel String Guitar, Stick Percussion, Surdo
Larry G. Goldman Fretted Bass
Martin Flores Cajon
Iraj Lashkari Surdo, Hand Bells

Estrella
Yussi Flamenco Guitar, Mandolin, Rainstick, Shells
Larry G. Goldman Acoustic Fretless Bass Guitar
Martin Flores Shaker, Bongos, Congas, Clave

El Pirata
Yussi Flamenco Guitar, Palmas
Larry G. Goldman Fretted Bass
Martin Flores Drums, Timbales, Congas

Marrakech Prelude
Yussi Flamenco Guitar, Flute, Rainstick Shells, Goat Hooves
Gilberto "Gil" Morales Violincello

Tango In Marrakech
Yussi Flamenco and Steel String Guitar, Buffalo Drum
Larry G. Goldman Acoustic Fretless Bass Guitar
Martin Flores Shaker, Bell Tree
Iraj Lashkari Doumbek, Moroccan Bongos
Frank Marocco Accordion

Capricorn
Yussi Flamenco Guitar

Dexamenos Of Chios
Yussi Flamenco and Nylon Slide Guitar
Larry G.Goldman Fretted Bass
Martin Flores Cajon, Shekere, Dumbek
George Tortorelli Bamboo Flute

Tijana Interlude
Yussi Flamenco Guitar
Gilberto "Gil" Morales Double Bass

The Shadowless Prophet
Yussi Flamenco Guitar, Chinese and Japanese Gongs

Terra Sancta
Yussi Twelve String Guitar

Certain selections on this album were recorded live to ADAT with no overdubs.