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“Moanin” (Bobby Timmons) Thomas Lorenzo, Johnny Branchizio Spanish and Electric Guitar. Jazz

Thomas Lorenzo: Spanish guitar,
Johhny Branchizio: Electric guitar

Recorded live at Estudios Auhra, Barcelona, 2011
Sound Engineer: Mauricio Tonell
Video by Jordi Sabanes.

"Moanin'" was written by pianist Bobby Timmons, who was a member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. It was first recorded in 1958, alongside Blakey, Jymie Merritt on bass , Benny Golson on tenor sax , and Lee Morgan on trumpet.

I would also recommend listening to other versions by jazz artists as: Horace Silver, [Charles] Mingus, Ray Charles and Jon Hendricks, who added lyrics to the melodic line.


The Spanish guitar and the Electric guitar, can create two distinct timbres that can blend in a harmonious musical setting. Johnny is playing his Gibson ES 175 electric guitar. I am performing on a Flamenco Hermanos Conde Guitar.


In relation to my technique, I use finger style picking techniques for my performances. I believe fingers can allow musicians greater versatility in their playing. The fingers and the flamenco technique, give us more options on how to play melody, or accompaniment.

The Spanish guitar is also a very powerful stand alone instrument. I like to perform, both melody and accompaniment, in a manner, that if the guitar was to be heard isolated, from the other musicians, it would sound complete.

I would like to invite you all to listen to all my releases, that have been classified by their emotional content on: http://www.thomaslorenzo.com

If you would like to keep track of my concerts and tours, please visit: http://www.dreamlandmusic.com.au

For all those interested in guitar learning, please visit my Melbourne Creative Guitar School website: http://www.thomaslorenzo.com.au

I thank you all for listening to my videos. It is pleasure to have them out there for all of you. Music as life is about giving and receiving.

Thank you all

Thomas Lorenzo