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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.