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Art B.
Jazz guitar soloist
About Me
My Jazz Story
My fascination with the guitar began at an early
age. I became serious about the instrument
after hearing Jeff Beck’s “Blow by Blow” album, a
recording which I consider having served as a
turning point of my musical development. This
also sparked my interest in other artists
associated with jazz/rock fusion, traditional jazz,
and smooth jazz.
Over the years, I also gained an interest in guitar
synthesizers and electronic music in general,
always keeping an open mind to anything new
and interesting that would come my way. Much
of this technology has found its way into my
music to some degree. In addition, a strong
interest in acoustic music was a deciding factor
for adding a 21-string harp guitar to my
instrument arsenal. Although I have played solo
fingerstyle jazz guitar using a traditional archtop
for several years, I believe that the harp guitar
opens up a world of possibilities while serving as
an inspiring tool for composing.
On the heels of the release of my smooth jazz EP,
Guitars A’Fire, I am currently in the final
mastering stages of my latest recording project
entitled Louder Than Words which is scheduled
for release in early 2023. Preparations are also
being made to enter the studio to record my next
project.