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Hometown: Escondido, CA
Label: Pacific Records, Pacific Records
Management: Platas Music in CA, Mexico and Sudamerica Esperanza Platas
Website: jimmyandenrique.com
Sounds Like: rodrigo and gabriela
Genre: World
Guitarist Jimmy Patton and percussionist/singer/drummer Enrique Platas have combined their talents to form this award-winning duo. Their music can be described as having an international flair as they incorporate flamenco, middle-eastern, salsa, calypso, brazilian, and other world rhythms into their compositions and arrangements. Jimmy and Enrique's musical collaboration has given creation to their unique, fiery world-music style that has captivated audiences from all over. Listeners will experience virtuosic guitar passages accompanied by exotic percussive rhythms and warm powerful vocals which together produce a sound that will grab your soul.
“In the Moment is world music by San Diego area guitarist Jimmy Patton and percussionist Enrique Platas (as Jimmy and Enrique). The new album covers a lot of musical geography, especially for a disc that limits itself to just Patton’s nylon-stringed guitar and Platas’ cajon, hand drums, and cymbals. With considerable national renown for his prowess, Patton has appeared with many local performers, and on his 2009 solo CD Time Travels. Platas, a Mexico City native, has been a busy session and tour musician on both sides of the border for years. Last year, they toured Colombia together and the international flavor is easily heard in their music.”
Frank Koche - Troubadour
“After listening to the album for the first time, I read another review. I was terribly pleased with myself to have noticed the Middle Eastern and of course, Latin influences in the music. Looking at the album now, I realize the song titles would have provided context clues. I dare you to listen to this album and sit still..”
That green Hen - Blog That Green Hen
“J&E are some of the best musicians in San Diego. Jimmy Patton is a top-class guitarist, currently signed with Pacific Records. He is acknowledged as one of the best guitarists in the country, and has opened for jazz greats Stanley Jordan and Terrance Blanchard. Enrique Platas is a world-renowned drummer and percussionist. He has played on albums from Sony Mexico, and has opened for the B-52s and trumpeter Chris Botti.
You can buy In the Moment on their website.”
Blog That Green Hen
