 De Lucía was <unk> noted for his unusually fast and fluent picados ( fingerstyle runs ) and powerful rhythmic strumming . He is generally thought to have been one of the most technically gifted and accomplished guitarists of any age . A master of contrast , he was known for his tendency to juxtapose fast and aggressive playing with more sensitive styles , and pioneered the incorporation of abstract and unusual chords and scale tones in his compositions , reflecting his jazz influences . These innovations saw De Lucía play a key role in the development of traditional flamenco and the evolution of new flamenco and Latin jazz fusion . He received enormous acclaim for his recordings with legendary flamenco singer Camarón de la Isla in the 1970s , recording ten albums which are considered some of the most important and influential in flamenco history . His recording of Joaquin <unk> 's Concierto De Aranjuez in a flamenco style is often considered one of the best and most unique recordings of the much @-@ loved composition . 
