Daniel Raffo , King Size & otros

DANIEL RAFFO

Argentinian blues guitarist Daniel Raffo releases his first solo album after 27 years of career





This CD has been long awaited in Argentina, the first solo CD from the guitarist after almost three decades of career.
Daniel Raffo summarizes a long period, in which he recreates Blues and
Jump Blues classics, pieces from guitarists he admires.
Several of the best Argentinean Blues musicians participate in the CD, as well as the prestigious Duke Robillard, admired by Daniel Raffo. It was Robillard who, after a successful tour of South America with Daniel Raffo and his " King Size Band ", composed two pieces to include in the album.
The disc features pieces by BB King, Otis Rush, T-Bone Walker,Guitar Slim, Jimmy Reed, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, as well as some written by Raffo.

About Daniel Raffo

After participating in different bands, Daniel Raffo initiated his King Size Blues project in 1988, recreating Blues classics, as well as some soul musicians.

In the 1990s, he started to accompany several American musicians, at venues such Buenos Aires Blues Special Club, various theaters and touring to neighboring countries.

He performed as guitarist for Eddie King, Billy Branch, Raful Neal, Phil Guy, Lorenzo Thompson, Little Mc Simmons, Eddie C Campbell, Eddie Kirkland,and as special guest for Lurrie Bell, David Mayers, Larry Mc Cray, John Primer, Carlos Johnson ( he participated in Johnson's album, recorded in Argentina by Wolf Records) and Rick Estrin ( also opening his show in Buenos Aires ). He also has touring Moscu in 2005 as guitarist of Bob Stroger.
Last year he performed as opening show of the American All Stars Band ( Bob Stroger, Bob Margolin and Willie "Big Eyes" Smith ).-

Daniel Raffo was the first Argentinean guitarist to play tribute to BB King since 1992, which he has repeated on occasions.
He is currently working on compositions for his new CD, with pieces authored entirely by him.
Daniel Raffo loves the Blues and all related artists that have contributed to the history of this genre and his instrument. He is also one of the most renowned professors of Blues and its variations in their country.-