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Jazz Guitarist Jeff Richman Announces New Release: Big Wheel

Source: Josh Vittek
June 27, 2013

Critic’s Choice award winner by Jazziz magazine 2011 for The Line Up “I'm groovin' on your record, it sounds great! I think your best one.” —Oz Noy “I’ve always love Jeff’s playing and his writing. This is a great CD. In fact, I think it’s his best so far.” —Mike Stern Hollywood, CA June 27, 2013 – Contemporary jazz guitarist Jeff Richman and Nefer Records announce the release of their latest CD, Big Wheel. This release is Richman’s 17th solo ...

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Rock Fusion Guitarist Prashant Aswani Announces Release Of New Album

Source: Josh Vittek
October 18, 2012

Rock fusion guitarist, Prashant Aswani has announced December 18 as the release date for his upcoming album, Visions. Incubus drummer, Jose Pasillas is featured on all 12 instrumental tracks along with bassist, Gabe Rosales. Jeff Kollman makes a guest solo appearance on the song, “Left of Center.” The CD will be available worldwide and songs will be available directly on iTunes and other digital outlets. Recognized for his melodic playing, Aswani’s influences are diverse. Artists from Metallica to Zakir Hussain ...

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Performance / Tour

Richman, Brechtlein, Stubenhaus and Sirota at the Baked Potato

Source: Josh Vittek
November 9, 2011

Recording

Jeff Richman's "The Line Up" Now In Stores

Source: Josh Vittek
November 1, 2011

Contemporary jazz guitarist Jeff Richman today announced the release of his new CD, Jeff Richman and Chatterbox: The Line Up. The Nefer Records release features Mitchel Forman on keyboards, Joel Taylor on drums and Dean Taba on bass guitar. The new CD is distributed by City Hall Records and songs are available online at iTunes, Amazon, Abstract Logix, and your local music stores. The Line Up consists of 12 new tracks exploring and expanding the boundaries of contemporary jazz. Together, ...

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TV / Film

YouTube Now Broadcasting Frank Gambale TV Worldwide

Source: Josh Vittek
October 23, 2011

GRAMMY winning guitar virtuoso Frank Gambale announced today the Frank Gambale TV Channel on YouTube. Flattered by the amount of user generated content already on Youtube, Frank is heeding the call to communicate directly with his fans in a new, more intimate way. With over 30 years of material under his belt, there is a huge archive of footage he is now inspired to share; much of it never seen before including behind the scenes, candid material and instructional content. ...

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Event

Jeff Richman CD Release Party for "The Line Up" at The Baked Potato on October 23rd

Source: Josh Vittek
October 19, 2011

Come out and join us! The night is going to be off the charts. We have Joel Taylor on drums, Mitch Forman on keys, Dean Taba on bass and Jeff Richman on guitar. Be the first to hear the new music critics are claiming to be their best work yet. Yes, it's that good. We'd love to have you out. Come hang with the band, chat with friends and just have a good time. October 23, 2011 Door opens at ...

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Performance / Tour

Two Guitar Virtuosos Announce West Coast Tour

Source: Josh Vittek
September 21, 2011

Los Angeles, CA: Chart topping jazz guitarist Richard Smith and internationally awarded, classical guitarist Francesco Buzzurro announced today their first West Coast tour to support their new recording, Un Mondo, Due Chitarre. October: 6 Mission Viejo, CA—KSBR 88.5 radio live interview and performance, 3-6 8 Modesto, CA—Global Music Live concert 9 Stockton, CA—Pacific Italian Alliance concert 10 Stockton, CA University of the PACIFIC master class 11 Roseburg, OR—Guitar Summit (withDon Latarski) concert ...

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Two Virtuosos: Richard Smith and Francesco Buzzurro, Collaborate on New Release

Source: Josh Vittek
August 19, 2011

Los Angeles, CA—Chart topping jazz guitarist Richard Smith and internationally awarded, classical guitarist Francesco Buzzurro announced today the release of their upcoming recording, Un Mondo, Due Chitarre. The 10 song collection will be available online and in hard copy starting September 6. Since their initial meeting in 2005, the two have strived to create a presentation that combines their unique musical backgrounds into an anthology of tunes enjoyable and appreciated by the masses. Un Mondo, Due Chitarre takes its audience ...

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