Nocy, the Gypsy rave-ups, Spanish fandangos, quiet romantic instrumentals, and ensemble rhythm juggernauts are all quite wonderful; this music has a life force coursing through it. Kirk Silsbee, Los Angeles Reader

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Like a stampede of horses racing out of a gate, flamenco guitarist Nocy is back with another fiery and passionate production. This one is titled Why Worry and contains some new and interesting twists for the smokin’ guitarist, like adding rap artists to a few of the tracks for a gripping impact.Granted, many a jazzer’s eyebrows may raise at the thought of introducing rap to Latin music in the way Nocy does it here. Trust me, the guitarist has found away to make this work – most of the time. Ronald Jackson The Smooth Jazz Ride..

Why Worry

Performing the National Anthem before the Lakers game at Staples Center Los Angeles.
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Engaging and awe-inspiring a talent … his music is a blend of classical, flamenco, gypsy (he played with the Gypsy Kings before their fame); the guitar comes alive in his hands..Steve Alcorn, Pasadena Weekly…

Flames Of Spain

Nocy was featured in the Elegant Living Magazine.

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Here’s a colorful and rather exotic venture into the land of flamenco and world guitar, something with which Nocy Karkour (just call him Nocy) is more than a little familiar, being an accomplished musician who’s performed with such great talent as Rod Stewart, Jon Anderson of the rock group Yes, Kenny G, and Larry Coryell. My focus here on Rise, this “best of Nocy” release, was mostly on his highly charged Latin pieces, Latin music being a weakness of mine. A couple of the more world/Eastern-influenced tunes like “Mirage Sensual” didn’t quite work for me, but they were in the minority, as this album shines a brilliant light on not only the artist’s writing and production skills but on his grasp of diversity, substance, and cultural flair. Ronald Jackson The Smooth Jazz Ride…

Rise

Nocy (and his band) has performed each New Year’s Eve for the past 10 consecutive years. In fact, many of our returning clients book their New Year’s Eve reservations only if Nocy is going to be performing… Ryland Worrell, Mgr Picasso restaurant Bellagio..

Live At The Bellagio

Dear Nocy,
All of us with the Santa Barba International Jazz Festival want to thank you extraordinary (explosive!) appearance you made as a headliner at our festival You have turned the event into a dancing, raging love fest and maintained the high energy level for a full set and encores… Jack D. Butefish, Director Santa Barbara International Jazz festival