Who's your guitar daddy now?

Among classical guitarists, I happen to be a fan of three women - Xuefei Yang, Kaori Muraji, and Ana Vidovic, because of the delicacy of fingering and elegance of play they have. I also like John Williams - the three young women may have more dexterity, but JW is really a complete guitarist.

For 'real' guitar though, I think Tomatito and Paco di Lucia, especially in his early days with Camaron, are tops; both with significant technical brilliance, but surpassing artistry - a great sense of timing, and the fantastic ability to manipulate time/pace/dynamics within the music.

JM has a LONG way to go before being considered "guitar daddy"...... 'specially on that song........ yawn...

"JM has a LONG way to go before being considered "guitar daddy"

Is he even old enough to be a "daddy"?

Jlamb - I do have one album by El Nino Josele, "Calle Ancha," and, while he's a great player, I don't find it completely engaging and my mind tends to wander, something that never happens with Paco de Lucia. I'm certainly not very knowledgeable about flamenco, thanks for the suggestion of Paco Pena.

Not sure about that Map, but there is a kid here in N. Texas. I think he's about 16, maybe 17 now, that blows JM, and many others, away. I first heard/saw him when he was 14-15. Not only did he have the technical ability down, he had the soul of the music, the timing, etc. Sometimes it's what you don't play that matters.

His name is Tyler Dow Bryant. He's won the Robert Johnson blues award.

I've got a picture of me with him, plus an autographed CD.

Check him out......