Press Clips"Chris Dunnett El Samuraichi. Flamenco- and classical-flavored originals delivered by a fleet-fingered master technician with a flair for melody and composition."Guitar Player - May, 2002 issue "I've always been inspired and left in complete awe at the speed and agility of a good Flamenco guitar player. There is just something so captivating about this style of playing. Chris Dunnett takes that captivating appeal and kicks it up a few levels on this album. Chris covers a broad range of styles that give him a somewhat unique sound. His virtuosity on the guitar is absolutely jaw-dropping. I could listen for hours to this album, and have. There's just something about it that frees the mind and spirit. The music is sad, yet uplifting. It's honest, yet very complex. I just loved it.
I found it difficult to write about the music while it was playing. This is something that has never happened. I kept finding myself drifting into a sort of music invoked trance. I was just amazed at how this music had the ability to grab a hold of me and capture my mind like it did. If that's not the sign of great music, then I don't know what is. I can't imagine a better Flamenco guitar album. This album truly has everything I expected, and then some. Chris Dunnett has definitely created an album to be proud of here. I can honestly say that this is one of those rare occasions when I felt honored to do a review."
"Featuring fiery, melodic, acoustic music which blends styles such as flamenco, Middle Eastern, Gypsy, Latin and neo-classical, Chris Dunnett's CD El Samuraichi is a world music guitar treat. Mood-driven and musically captivating, the songs take you to places such as old New Mexico and Morocco, and also give the feeling of numerous cantinas and marketplaces in Latin America. The strongest musical influence may perhaps be flamenco, but Dunnett uses his imagination, skill and knowledge of other styles to give the songs a personal touch. The energy level of the ten instrumental tracks is consistently high, a bonus on lyrically melodic material. Fans of artists such as Strunz & Farah and Ottmar Liebert will warm up to Dunnett's music immediately - however, all acoustic and world music aficionados need to pay attention to this artist's work."
"Mr. Dunnett plays his instrument with incredible passion. His style is fiery and rhythmic but often can be seductive and mysterious. El Samuraichi will give the listener the complete musical experience."
"Expecting to be bored by another self-indulgent guitar album, we were instead captivated. Dunnett, who can obviously play, puts his energy into melody and feel rather than speed and soloing."
"El Samuraichi is yet another musical revelation from one of the most creative guitarists on the planet! If the whole concept of Flamenco-influenced styles fused with Latin, Gypsy, Middle Eastern, traditional and Nouveau Flamenco throws you for a loop, then El Samuraichi is a MUST listen. It's the most captivating, artistic and poetic guitar playing I've ever heard. Dunnett crams effortless emotion into every note while encompassing a tremendous range in both tempo and expression. "Gratzi Peppino," "Maleguena," and "Seppuku," are a few examples of the superb arranging and playing drive throughout this recording. Dunnette's articulate, unique guitar style against the backdrop of stunning ethnic orchestration, makes El Samuraichi one of this year's most well-crafted, best-sounding, and all-around brilliant albums. Absolutely spellbinding!"
"His rich intricate guitar work also includes exotic Middle-Eastern, Gypsy, and Latin styles on his release of subtle and engaging compositions"
"Chris has always kept in touch with me over the years, keeping me up-to-date on his guitar playing activities. He is, and has always been, a conscientious lover of all things related to the guitar, and it's great to see him taking his love affair public."
"A guitar player who can let his fingers fly or move very sensitively over the fingerboard and who contributes a special love for acoustic arrangements"
"Magnificent virtuoso guitar play highlighting both in heavy and acoustic guitar parts. Great acoustic guitar technique bringing out some frenzy neo-classical guitar work and strong heavy riffing"
"A passion for melody"
"He is a masterful technician"
"You can't do much better than the latest release from Cincinnati guitarist Chris Dunnett. El Samuraichi is a collection of 10 songs that can't be pigeonholed into one genre"
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