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José Fernández Torres, known as Tomatito (born Almería, 1958), is a Spanish Flamenco guitarist. He was born among great Flamenco guitarists, including his father Tomate and uncle Nino Miguel. Tomatito became a Flamenco sensation at an early age; he was discovered by Flamenco maestro Paco de Lucia and then began working in part with legendary Flamenco singer Camaron de la Isla. In 1979, they produced a hit called "La leyenda del tiempo." Their partnership continued until Camaron's death in 1992. His latest collaboration was with pianist Michel Camilo, producing the albums Spain (2000) and Spain Again (2006). His music is a unique mix of traditional Flamenco and jazz. Tomatito has produced six solo albums and in 2005, won a Latin Grammy for Best Flamenco Record, for his album Aguadulce.
[edit] Partial discography
- 1987: Rosas del Amor
- 1991: Barrio Negro
- 1997: Guitarra Gitana
- 2000: Spain (with Michel Camilo)
- 2001: Paseo de los Castaños
- 2004: Aguadulce
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