Based out in San Diego, California, Horacio Jones is a driven and passionate classical guitarist. Horacio first approached his beloved 6-strings instrument at age 13: it didn’t take long for guitar playing to become a serious affair, defining his life and education. Later, he graduated from the University of North Texas in 1997 with a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Composition with a particular focus on Classical Guitar.
Currently Horacio performs within a wide variety of settings; from wedding celebrations and private parties to corporate events, fairs and more! His sound is timeless, classy and understated, showcasing a particular focus on Latin American classical guitar, but not only. From folk to flamenco, salsa and even contemporary pop hits and evergreens, anything goes! Horacio’s playing is perfectly suitable for all types of event and his services as a performer include backline (amplification, microphones) in order to offer even more flexibility and options.
Music Demos
Classical Guitar Repertoire
I play a lot of different styles of classic guitar music. The one thing they all have in common is that they are solid and memorable compositions. I have learned all the standard wedding music for classical guitar and have played at several weddings in my career for the ceremony or the reception.
Ave Maria – Schubert
Trumpet Voluntary – Clarke
Wedding March – Mendelssohn
Ode to Joy – Beethoven
Canon in D – Pachelbel
Etude no 8 – Regondi
Cello Suite no 1 – Bach
Elogio de la Danza – Brouwer
Sonatine 1 – Giuliani
Estudio no 9 – Sor
Estudio no 5 – Sor
Estudio no 2 – Sor
Prelude from Cello Suite II – Bach
Libra Sonatine – Dyens
Gymnopedie 3 – Satie
Etude no 1 – Villa Lobos
Pavan – Milan
Preludios Epigramaticos – Brouwer
La Muerte del Angel – Piazzolla
El Colibri – Sagreras
Venezuelan Waltz – Lauro
Maxixe – Barrios
Etudes Simples – Brouwer
Instrumental Pop
When I’m 64 – The Beatles
Michelle – The Beathles
The Sound of Silence – Simon & Garfunkle
Tears in Heaven – Eric Clapton
Scarborough Fair – Traditional
Imagine – John Lennon
My Way – Jacques Revaux
Because – The Beatles
Blackbird – The Beatles
Unchained Melody – Alexnorth
Carolan’s Memories – Walsh
Popular Music by Horacio Jones
I also enjoy singing many popular tunes in both Spanish and English. In the demo below you can hear some classics by
The Beatles, The Gypsy Kings, Manu Chao, Alvaro Carillo, and Ritchie Valens.
Popular Music Song List
English:
I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For – U2
Do I Wanna Know ? – Arctic Monkeys
Bubbletoes – Jack Johnson
All These Things That I’ve Done – The Killers
Hey There Delilah – Plain White T’s
Bird in A Cage – Old 97’s
I Will Follow You into the Dark – Death Cab for Cutie
Redemption Song – Bob Marley
Bongo Bong- Manu Chao
The Only Living Boy in New York – Simon & Garfunkel
In Your Eyes – Peter Gabriel
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
Black – Pearl Jam
Sail Away – David Gray
Oh My Sweet Carolina – Ryan Adams
Somewhere Over the Rainbow – Duke Ellington
Pictures of You – The Cure
Whistle for the Choir – The Fratellis
Mr. Jones – Counting Crows
Come Pick Me Up – Ryan Adams
Blackbird – The Beatles
Me and Bobby McGee – Kris Kristofferson
Spanish:
La Ingrata – Cafe Tacuba
El Ray – Jose Alfredo Jimenez
Se Me Olvido Otra Vez – Juan Gabriel
Mi Historia Entre tus Dedos – Gianluca Grignani
Las Mananitas – Los Panchos
Bamboleo – Gypsy Kings
A Mi Manera (My Way) – Gypsy Kings
Sabor A Mi – Alvaro Carillo
Clandestino – Manu Chao
La Bamba – Ritchie Valens
Tres Regalos – Los Panchos
Cuando Vuelva A Tu Lado – Los Panchos
Dos Gardenias – Buena Vista Social Club
Vereda Tropical – Los Panchos
La Ultima Noche – Boby Collazo
Media Vuelta – Jose A. Jimenez