★★★★★
Santa Fe guitarist OttmarLiebert's first album, Nouveau Flamenco, sat on top of the New Agechart for a whopping 18 weeks in 1989-90: not bad for a guy whosestyle (which he also calls nouveau flamenco) is only remotely New Ageto begin with. But as Solo Para Ti, his fourth album, demonstrates,there's really no other category for him...
- ew.com
2010-08-27
★★★★★
Ottmar Liebert's music bridges the gaps between flamenco, jazz, and world music. On this effort, he takes on classical forms as well, merging his styles with a symphony orchestra. The music includes pieces by Ravel, Satie, Puccini, and Villa-Lobos, even if the recording may not be wholly classical in nature -- for example, he does not play classical guitar...
- music.aol.com
2008-08-28
★★★★★
Almost overnight, the success of Ottmar Liebert's groundbreaking 1990 debut Nouveau Flamenco catapulted Higher Octave Music into one of the industry's top indie labels and introduced the instrumental world to a fresh, exotic sound unlike any other. Quickly hitting the pole position on Billboard's new age chart, the album took the world by storm. It was certified gold in the U.S. in 1993, platinum in 1997, achieved gold status in Canada and Mexico, and platinum in New Zealand and Australia...
- music.aol.com
2008-08-28
★★★★★
One of the nouveau flamenco sensation's most appealing traits since his 1990 debut has been beautiful guitar melodies that capture the dynamics of the rhythms of life. In 2003, he seems to have chosen mostly to take a hiatus from composing and find unique ways to look back at his appealing catalog -- hoping of course that his hardcore fans and some interested bystanders would like a variety of newfangled twists on his classics...
- music.aol.com
2008-08-28
★★★★★
Borrasca means tempest or storm, and that's exactly what Ottmar Liebert has created in the music world. His latest effort has been eagerly anticipated and the reception has been nothing short of phenomenal. This third release augments the "power-trio" approach of Ottmar and his mates Jon Gagan (bass and keyboards) and Dave Bryant (hot percussion and drums) with special horn arrangements that lend an almost mariachi flavor and strong Latin appeal.
- music.aol.com
2008-08-28
★★★★★
After recent excursions into classical and dance music, Liebert returns to the simple, toe-tappin' joys of his early-'90s works on Innamorare/Summer Flamenco, but with a few exciting first-time twists: a vibrant horn section and a full drum kit played by Carl "Cozmo" Coletti...
- music.aol.com
2008-08-28
★★★★★
On his second holiday collection, Ottmar Liebert works variations on a series of familiar Christmas tunes, typically playing his acoustic guitar over Mark Clark's busy percussion and Jon Gagan's quiet bass in tones that suggest the Southwest. Horns turn up here and there, notably on "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," but for the most part this is a low-key effort...
- music.aol.com
2008-08-28