Tomatito

Tomatito

José Fernández Torres, known as Tomatito (born Almería, 1958), is a Spanish Romani (Gypsy) flamenco guitarist. He was born among great flamenco guitarists, including his father Tomate and uncle Niño Miguel.

Tomatito became a flamenco sensation at an early age when he was discovered by famed guitarist Paco de Lucía and began working in part with legendary flamenco singer Camarón de la Isla.

In 1979, the trio produced a hit called La Leyenda del Tiempo. Their partnership continued until Camarón's death in 1992.

A later collaboration included pianist Michel Camilo, producing the albums Spain (2000) and Spain Again (2006).

Tomatito's music is a unique mix of traditional flamenco and jazz. On some albums, such as Barrio Negro, he experimented with Afro-Cuban and Brazilian Music. He has also worked with flamenco singer Duquende and pianist Chano Domínguez among many others.

Tomatito has produced six solo albums.

His music for the film Vengo, directed by Tony Gatlif, won the César Award for Best Music Written for a Film in 2001.

Four years later, he won a Latin Grammy for Best Flamenco Record, for his album Aguadulce.

Partial discography

Solo Albums

• 1987: Rosas del Amor
• 1991: Barrio Negro
• 1997: Guitarra Gitana
• 2000: Spain (with Michel Camilo)
• 2001: Paseo de los Castaños
• 2004: Aguadulce
• 2006: Spain Again (with Michel Camilo)

with Camarón and Paco de Lucía

• "Como El Agua"
• "Calle Real"
• "Vivire"

with Camarón

• 1979: "La Leyenda del Tiempo"
• "Soy Gitano"
• "Potro de Rabia y Miel"
• 1999: Paris 1987

External links

• www.tomatito.com Tomatito Website
• Tomatito - Biography, discography, video collection and bibliography.
• Flamenco Forum