Vitchev,hristo / Krastev,liubomir - Rhodopa - Music CD

2013 release from Hristo Vitchev, the critically acclaimed impressionistic modern jazz guitarist and composer from Sofia, Bulgaria, and virtuoso clarinetist Liubomir Krastev. With their Rhodopa project, Vitchev and Krastev create a beautiful sonic pairing of the extremely emotional and lyrical Bulgarian folklore and the multidimensional and deeply textured world of modern jazz harmony. Now residing in the San Francisco Bay Area, Hristo leads a variety of modern jazz formations, ranging from duets to quintets. Hristo has toured nationally and internationally, appearing at some of the most prestigious jazz clubs and festivals, and has also performed guitar clinics in Europe and Japan. He has written more than 270 original compositions, many articles on jazz improvisation, and a book on chordal theory and construction entitled Between the Voicings: A New Approach to Chord Building for Guitarists.