El Turista by Josh Rouse

Unexpected and utterly sublime,  El Turista’s sultry song cycle will shuffle seamlessly in tandem with Getz/Gilberto and Paul Simon’s Graceland, albums as boldly surprising in their eras as El Turista is in this one. The record marks a new direction for the critically acclaimed artist, while offering the musical sophistication and emotional depth Rouse’s devoted
constituents have come to expect. His new songs continue the consistently enthralling body of work highlighted by the modern-day landmark albums 1972 and Nashville. Throughout El Turista, simple, Spanish-influenced street rhythms unfurl into epic versions of Guaraldi-like jazz numbers, resulting in yet another career defining touchstone and a genre-blending
album that is as sophisticated as it is infectious.

Josh Rouse released his first album, Dressed Up like Nebraska, in 1998. Since then, he has developed a reputation as one of the leading American singer/songwriters of his generation. On each of his albums, Josh explores a specific theme or sound that allows him to apply his songcraft in ways that keep his music fresh and challenging.