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Rocio Guitard?s extraodinary vocal talent and songwriting abilities will pull you in the moment you hear the first notes of "Just Because". An infectious groove with spectacular vocal lines and a featured Hammond B3 solo by the legendary Howard Wales (The Grateful Dead, Harvey Mandell) will start you on a journey through a variety of Jazz, World Music, Latin Ballads and even some Triple A. 2002 Winners at NCSA?s International Songwriting Competition were "All Of You" with Best Jazz and "No Tengas Miedo" with Best World. The Latin mood of "Feels Like A Memory" is enhanced by the tasteful guitar lines of Terry Haggerty (Sons of Champlin), and the talents of every member of Rocio?s fantastic band are showcased throughout the album, culminating in a powerful instrumental rendition of Herbie Hancock?s "Watermelon Man" with Don Fox (guitar) and Al Vasquez (percussion, scat vocals) of Loca Mota together with Ian Favell (bass), Thomas Loos (drums) and Taylor Cutcomb (keyboards) of Soulvine. It is followed by the Spanish ballad "Vamos A Gozar", as simple and as haunting of a song as "Aire". She closes this masterpiece with a completely different version of "Just Because" which will make it hard to decide which one you like best. Mosaique is a strong piece of musicianship inspired by Rocio?s multicultural background and extensive musical experience. The album will treat you to a fresh approach to modern acoustic Jazz interpretation with a sprinkling of World, Latin and Pop thrown in for good measure. Written, Arranged and Produced by Rocio Guitard.