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Remembering Sal Maida, Sam Farkas

Remembering Sal Maida, Sam Farkas

Source: RJ on Jazz by R.J. DeLuke

With a busy June and early July, this log edition was delayed. But by no means should it be ignored or dropped by the wayside.Two Capital District jazz musicians died within days of one another in June and both were significant to this region of New York State and to me.Pianist Salvatore Maida, 77, of Gloversville, NY, was a longtime jazz pianist in the area. Extremely talented, he played with some heavy hitters and could probably ...

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Guitar

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Beginner to advanced

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Expand your musical horizons. I'll help you open up your ears to new sounds and ideas as well as improve your technique. If you feel that you seem to be spinning your wheels, in a rut, bored with your playing, or need help and encouragement with certain areas musical or technical, I can help.

I also offer instruction in bass as well as in improvisation for all instrumentalists. I welcome students of all levels. Lessons are fun, informative, and thorough.

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