Aloysius Leeson's Guitar Pages

Welcome

(Updated 7/8/2010)
I have a new track out as part of a compilation of guitarists from around the world. It is a Solea por Buleria called "Mi Amor", composed for my wife Kristy. The track, as well as the album it is from, is available for digital download here.

I've just finished a new webpage about my services as a wedding guitarist - you can check out the page at weddings.aloysiusleeson.com.

Here is a video from stuff I did at the first Adelaide International Guitar Festival in 2007:

If you want to see more, there are videos of recent performances of Chispa Flamenca (comprising myself and dancer Kristy Manuel) at www.chispaflamenca.com.

Flamenco Guitar Class

If you live in Adelaide and are interested in learning or furthering your knowlegde of flamenco guitar, I've started teaching a flamenco guitar group class at Casa de Flamenco. More information here.

My album "Chispa Flamenca" is available at selected Adelaide music stores, as well as on the web via Chaos Music or digitally via itunes. Thanks to Adrian van Nunen for the design and Solveig Larsen for the sketch, and to Artsa who supported the project. There are samples from the album on the multimedia page.

Dancer Kristy Manuel

Upcoming gigs

September 6-15: Guest artist with Sandi McMenamin's cabaret show "Adelaide you're a lady". Various venues around Adelaide, details tbc.

Sunday December 5, 7pm: Studio Flamenco end of year student show. Details tbc.

About Me

I am an guitarist who works in a variety of styles, including flamenco, classical and latin jazz. A long running infatuation with flamenco led me to spend time in Spain following the traditional apprenticeship of accompanying singers and dancers, studying with maestros and playing at juergas (parties). Eventually I was able to work at the dance studios of Javier Cruz and Mari Angeles in Seville, and since coming back to Adelaide, Australia I have continued to work with local singers and dancers.