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Jose Feliciano

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Jose Feliciano is a soulful singer and brilliant guitarist who has been bringing music to the global masses since his first Grammy for best new Artist back in 1969. From “Feliz Navidad” to the theme song for “Chico and the Man” to his interpretation of Latin classics Jose Feliciano continues to make himself relevant to music today. He continues earning Grammy’s awards and accolades for his wide-ranging catalogue that are as deep and diverse as the man himself. Join us for an evening of hits and holiday song as the legendary Jose Feliciano makes his Infinity Hall Hartford debut.

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It is synonymous with an international presence that has influenced popular music for more than two generations. It is synonymous with a presence that has bridged musical styles in a way that has never been equaled. Jose Feliciano is recognized as the first Latin Artist to cross over into the English music market, opening the doors for other artists who now play an important role in the American music industry. 

As importantly, Feliciano has been acclaimed by critics around the world as “The greatest living guitarist”.  Referred to as “The Picasso of his Realm,” Jose Feliciano’s accomplishments are highly celebrated. He’s been awarded over forty-five Gold and Platinum records; he has won nine teen Grammy nominations, earning nine Grammy Awards, including the “LARAS Award for Lifetime
Achievement. 

Jose Feliciano’s musical career has been immortalized with a Star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame.  New York City has honored him by re-naming Public School 155 in East Harlem,  “The Jose Feliciano Performing Arts School.”  The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, an ancient and prestigious Papal Order of the Catholic Church has knighted Jose at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral and
he’s received a Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut, for his musical, as well as humanitarian, contributions to the world.

Guitar Player Magazine has awarded him “Best Pop Guitarist,” placing him in their “Gallery of the Greats,” and he’s been voted both “Best Jazz and Best Rock Guitarist” in the Playboy Magazine reader’s poll, as well. In 1996, Jose was selected to receive Billboard Magazine’s “Lifetime Achievement Award.” 

Being constantly in demand, Jose has performed for and with some of the most important people on Earth. He’s enjoyed playing with many of the top symphonic orchestras including the London Symphony, the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Vienna Symphony Orchestra. He’s appeared on major television shows worldwide; he has done a number of his own specials and his music has been featured on television, in films and on the stage.

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