BEST GUITAR PLAYER OF THE YEAR 2006

AWARD

"...I have been on hundreds of recording sessions, but not many have been as much fun, or rewarding musically as recording with Joel Xavier." . . . Ron Carter

"Joel Xavier has impressive facility. He plays his Fado Roots with a serious touch of Jazz. Joel Xavier is deserving a lot of attention" . . . Toots Thielemans

"...accomplished and advanced musician with great technique and a 21st century sense of urgency." . . . Larry Coryell

"...Grôu á sa sensibilité, sa virtuosité et sa sonorité il est magnifique. Bravo pour ton talent." . . . Richard Galliano