Noel Lorica, a master of the acoustic guitar brings out a subtle, sensual
diversion of Smooth Jazz, combining melodies,
Latin beats & Asian precision.

He's an Award Winner in the Great American Song Contest with his debut song "Back in Five".
Over the last 3 months, * 4 of his songs were voted as #1 for Contemporary Jazz, Latin Jazz, Regional (Florida), Fan Pick (37-50) by Broadjam.
*Garageband has his sultry Latin song "El Viento" currently as #5.
*His debut album, is #4 - Latin Jazz &
#15 - Smooth Jazz on Mp3tunes .
* Honorable Mentioned - 2006 John Lennon Song Contest - Latin category

*2007 Grammy Ballot -
Record of the Year (El Viento, Midnight Dreams, Samba in A & Scent of Cinnamon)
Album of the Year (First Dance)
Best New Artist (Noel Lorica)
Best Jazz Instrumental Solo (God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen & My Favorite Things)
Best Jazz Instrumental Album (Christmas Jazz - On the Smooth And Wayward Path)
Best Instrumental Composition (Scent of Cinnamon & Midnight Dreams)
Best Instrumental Arrangement (God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen)

Noel's reviews- SmoothJazzandMore radio has awarded him in the
TOP 10 albums of the YEAR.

In addition, Karl Stober, freelance columnist and broadcaster for Ejazznews, states that Noel Lorica's album is
"one of the rare stunning pieces of Latin jazz to hit the scene today".
"A true hidden gem."