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Ken Silverman: Eclectic Vibes
by Hrayr Attarian
Guitarist Ken Silverman, in addition to being a virtuoso, is an innovative composer and improviser. On his five releases as a leader Silverman has demonstrated a delightfully unique ability to fuse various musical traditions into a single unit. His sixth, Eclectic Vibes, lives up to its name and, like his previous work, is uncategorizable. The ten relatively short, originals range from film music to the avant-garde. The album remains cohesive in its unorthodoxy. Joining Silverman on this synth-heavy ...
Continue ReadingThe Justin Rothberg Group: Hurricane Mouse
by Jack Bowers
The Justin Rothberg Group is a quintet led by the versatile New York-based guitarist who wrote eleven of the dozen numbers on the group's third CD, a diverse enterprise that covers a lot of ground, from funk, fusion and blues to rock, R&B and occasional mainstream jazz. Funk is the groove in which Rothberg's sometimes abrasive guitar most often lands, a stance that is abetted and reinforced by his solicitous teammates. Even though Rothberg's guitar—and mandolin—serve as ...
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Percussion
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I teach all levels and styles. Can teach at my house in Jersey City or travel to you. 15 years of teaching experience.
