Juan Carlos MartínJuan Carlos Martín
Guadá (Miltitrack Estudios, 2004)
Composer Juan Carlos Martín creates a rich mosaic of sounds inspired by the folk music of the Canary Islands. Sometimes he utilizes a classical orchestra, or a choir. Other times he uses a jazz ensemble with Latin beats, accompanying a singer-songwriter. Traditional folk dances and melodies from the islands of Tenerife and El Hierro, such as the seguidilla, folías, tango herreño and arroró (lullaby), are transformed into chamber Latin jazz.
One could find Paul Winter influences in the music of Juan Carlos Martín. This wouldn't be surprise as Winter has strong following in Spain.
In addition to jazz and classical musical instruments, Martín uses local instruments such as the timple (a close cousin to the Portuguese cavaquinho and the Hawaiian ukulele) and Canarian percussion.
World Music Central
http://worldmusiccentral.org/article.php/20050328195512358