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Joe Bonacci

If you like Bob Marley and George Benson then listen to Soca Joe,

About Me

What do, Yoko Ono…John Lennon … Tito Puente …Freddie Hubbard … Stan Getz � ��John Lewis (Modern Jazz Quartet)… Manhattan Swing Orchestra have in common?

JOE BONACCI, the contemporary guitarist and songwriter, both smooth & urban his jazz guitar playing will take you on a sweet musical trip. You can hear everything in Joe’s picking and plucking from R & B, Jazz, Rock to Brazilian Samba, Caribbean Soca and Country.

His fabulous new CD entitled “Half Moon Bay”, with songs like “Soca Joe”, is irresistible, melodic and it’s a groove oriented jazz treat.

Word is a funky and delicious ride. Going West, has the coolest traditional vibe of all. It feels like we’re smokin’ at the Half Note! Half Moon Bay is simply beautiful. A fusion of reggaeton and jazz with nylon and electric guitars, a new smooth jazz hit. Find One Hundred Ways is the wonderful Quincy Jones’ song that Joe put his very special sound to. Real Love is for everyone who is young at heart. Get up to the hip hop beat with a urban jazz guitar twist. Soca Joe is a feel-good delight! Let’s take a trip to this funky Boom Boom Jamboree. Come Away is a great funky and melodic tune. Shining Star is a fresh sound with a electronica feel that is just perfect to chill to. Rub A Dub is dance hall hit! Check it out you might be surprised by this one.

Beautiful blend of funky fresh songs with electric and acoustic expert guitar playing, it� ��s a must have for anyone who enjoys good music.

The Village Voice wrote of Joe, “a striking country- bop guitarist. Gary Giddens, the famous jazz critic of the Voice loved his jazz loft performances.

“Joe, your tunes sound great!” -Steely Dan’s music director, Jon Herington Your playing is spot on and your songs are terrific.

-Bon Jovi’s keyboardist, Jeff Kazee

As a studio professional his versatile playing can be heard on records, television programs and TV commercials, ranging from folksy 12 string guitar to jazzy hollow body guitar to rocking' solid bodies. Some of the TV spots include Kodak, Air Mexico, Proctor & Gamble to name a few.

Mr. Bonacci has taught improvisation as associate professor of music at the Aspen Music Festival and conducted the Festival's Concert Jazz Band.