DESCRIPTION Sicilian guitarist Matteo Mancuso emerged as a global force with his 2023 debut The Journey, hailed as one of the most acclaimed instrumental guitar albums of its generation and drawing comparisons to icons such as Steve Vai, Pat Metheny, and Guthrie Govan.
Renowned for his astonishing fingerstyle technique, melodic sophistication, and fearless improvisa-tion, Mancuso has earned praise from legends including Joe Bonamassa, Tosin Abasi, and Al Di Meola, who described his playing as “light years ahead.” Now, with his second solo album Route 96, Mancuso delivers a more confident, expansive statement—showcasing a mature, forward-thinking artist redefining modern guitar virtuosity. Tracks: CD
Solar Wind (feat Steve Vai)
Fire And Harmony
Isla Feliz (feat. Antoine Boyer)
L.A. Blues One
The Great Wall
Warm Sunset
Black Centurion
In The Morning Light
The Chicken (feat. Valeriy Stepanov)

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