Hristo Vitchev / Weber Iago - The Secrets Of An Angel

2009 release from Hristo Vitchev, the critically acclaimed impressionistic modern jazz guitarist and composer from Sofia, Bulgaria. 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. The Secrets of an Angel is an impressionist tale told through the graceful conversation of Hristo Vitchev and Grammy Nominated pianist Weber Iago's intimate duet performance. From deep harmonic landscapes and melancholic ballads to world-inspired grooves and exotic sonic textures, the Secrets of an Angel represents the new frontiers and directions of the ever changing universe of jazz/improvised music.