 Chris Burton Jácome began playing guitar in 1986. While living in Sevilla, Spain, Chris studied flamenco guitar with some of the greatest flamenco performers of this era. Since Chris’ return from Spain, he has been performing over 200 shows a year and has played many sold-out performances throughout the US and Canada.
 Chris’ music has received critical acclaim from the beginning of his career. From Chris’ debut CD, Motivación, the title track “Motivación” finished in the Top 10 in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest World Music Category. Out of 25,000 entries! Since his first CD’s debut Chris has written and recorded two other original flamenco albums: “Pa’lante” & “Flamenco” and has started out 2010 with the release of his 4th original album entitled “LEVANTO”. Chris’ new album features the music, lyrics and even the footwork created for the flamenco spectacular by the nationally touring flamenco dance company, CALO FLAMENCO, Ballet de Martín Gaxiola. LEVANTO will have you yelling, “Olé!” long after you’ve finished listening to it. “LEVANTO is fabulous flamenco that can stand alongside any created in Spain or by those inspired beyond its borders." -- World Music Central.  Chris is currently the musical director for one the most prestigious touring flamenco dance companies in the United States, Calo Flamenco, Ballet de Martín Gaxiola. Chris writes the music and lyrics for Calo’s productions and performs live with his musical ensemble for Calo’s Broadway-ready flamenco dance shows. CBJ Photos Courtesy of Sylvia Hardt
 Chris is proud to be a juried roster artist on the Arizona Commission on the Arts |
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Performance Highlights
 ~In September of 2008, Chris & Martin Gaxiola's flamenco dance troupe CALO FLAMENCO debuted their show "LEVANTO" in New York City at the "El Museo del Barrio" theatre. Chris' dreams came true when the stage manager came back and said to him, "there's a LINE AROUND THE BLOCK!". Chris & Martin could never have dreamed a more successful debut in NYC than to have a STANDING-ROOM-ONLY attendance in which was estimated over 100 people were turned away!!
 ~In April of 2008, Chris performed with the New Orchestra of Spain in Dallas, Texas performing a selection of Classical Spanish works with this phenomenal orchestra combined with flamenco dance from the Conte de Loyo Dance Company.
 ~In September of 2007, Chris was invited to perform at the prestigious La Guitarra California Festival along with such classical guitar superstars such as Pepe Romero, Roland Dyens, Scott Tennant and many more!
 ~In July of 2007, the CBJ Flamenco Ensemble drew a crowd of over 5,000 attendees at the Redlands Bowl in Redlands, CA. They generally have attendance of between 2,000-3,000 and the CBJ Flamenco Ensemble nearly doubled their usual attendance!
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Film & TV
 Chris' song "Eastern Eyes" was used in the acclaimed Independent Feature Film "Amreeka" which was accepted in the 2009 Sundance Film Festival!  Chris's music has been placed on 2 different programs on the ABC Family Network.  ABC Family's "GREEK" &  ABC Family's "Kyle xy"  Chris was selected as a featured soloist in the score of this Independent Feature Film in 2006. |
