Antonio Forcione: Motown & Magic

Running Time: 1 Hour 50 Minutes

The multi award-winning Antonio Forcione, acoustic guitarist, composer and talented artist, is a highly charismatic and inventive performer.

The World acclaimed guitar master is delighted to be performing at St. James with his vibrant and original blend of jazz, Latin, African and flamenco sounds. Antonio takes the guitar to new levels of expression and his numerous awards around the world are a testimony to his genius. Be prepared to both laugh and be moved as he celebrates the unexpected elements in life with delicacy, humour and not least, passion. International tours have brought high critical acclaim from as far as Australia and Hong Kong to Russia, the Caribbean, USA and all over Europe.

His albums have variously topped UK and international jazz charts and he has shared the stage worldwide with some of the world’s most accomplished musicians.

‘Forcione is mesmerizing .. passion, grace and fire’ The Times.

‘A major international guitar virtuoso .. one of those very few entertainers who can cast a spell on almost any audience … remarkable personal magnetism’ JAZZ FM

‘Forcione has a freedom of expression that should never be stifled by a label; so go into the record store and look under Jazz world music , acoustic music ….or maybe just ‘genius’.’ The Observer