Results for "Acoustic Guitar"

Benoit LeBlanc

Shao-Ju Chin

Born: June 26, 1979

Immersed in the rich traditions of church music from an early age, Shao-Ju gravitated toward the guitar during his teenage years—initially exploring its acoustic nuances. It wasn’t until he discovered the virtuosic stylings of Joe Pass that he truly embarked on a journey into the vibrant world of jazz. In 2007, he took a pivotal step by enrolling at the Musicians Institute, and upon graduating, he wholeheartedly dedicated himself to a lifelong career in music. After many fulfilling years as a sideman—absorbing the intricacies of collaborative performance—his creative spirit compelled him to forge his own unique path

Marla Lewis

Born: June 2, 1950

Marla Lewis, New Jersey-born singer/songwriter, grew up listening to Ella Fitzgerald, big band, folk music from around the world, the Beatles, Laura Nyro, Carole King, James Taylor, Michael Franks, and Phoebe Snow, to name a few.  For 25 years as an elementary school teacher, she began writing educational and fun songs for children. One of them, "Leap of Faith," co-written with Nancy Schimmel, appeared on a Grammy-winning children's album in 2011, entitled, ALL ABOUT BULLIES...BIG AND SMALL.  

Marla has just released a new single, TE QUIERO A TI, both in English and in Spanish, on May 23, 2024. Independentartistbuzz.com says,” TE QUIERO A TI has an irresistible groove and ambiance and beautiful vocals from Marla Lewis. The sophisticated arrangement features flute, piano, acoustic bass, electric guitar, drums, and rich backing vocals."  Think Bossa!

Carlos Pingarilho

Born: January 7, 1940

Brazilian composer, singer and guitarist, born on January 7, 1940 in Rio de Janeiro, RJ. He co-wrote many songs with poet Marcos Vasconcellos, his most frequent partner, as well as with his cousin Marcos Valle; among them, Seu Encanto (The Face I Love) and Dorme Profundo. Pingarilho's songs have been recorded by the likes of João Gilberto, Luiz Bonfá, Elis Regina, Eumir Deodato, Andy Williams, Sarah Vaughan, Sylvia Telles, Laurindo Almeida, Joyce, Chris Montez, Leny Andrade, Kenny Barron, Joanne Brackeen, Ithamara Koorax, and most recently Gretchen Parlato on her 2024 Grammy-nominee album Lean In.
Altough active as a composer since 1963, when Marcos Valle recorded Canção Pequenina, Pingarilho only did his first recording session ever in 1998, invited by producer Arnaldo DeSouteiro to play on Dom Um Romao's Rhythm Traveller album. His debut album as a leader, Histórias E Sonhos (Stories And Dreams) came out only in 2002, for DeSouteiro's JSR label, featuring an stellar cast: Eumir Deodato, Ithamara Koorax, Marcos Valle, Dom Um Romao, Gaudencio Thiago de Mello, Bebeto Castilho (Tamba Trio), Marcelo Salazar, Jorge Pescara, Sergio Barroso and many others.

Vironas Ntolas

Born: April 28, 1991

Vironas Ntolas is a guitarist/composer based in Athens, Greece.

Alberto Massidda

Born: April 3, 1961

Paul Livant

Paul Livant is a renowned guitarist based in New York City.  His wide palette of musical styles and creativity have lead to recording and performing with a diverse range of artists including: Paul Simon, Donna Summer, Carly Simon, Daryl Hall, Chris Botti, Phoebe Snow, Ruth Brown, Charlotte Church, Chaka Kahn, Lalah Hathaway, Graham Parker, Madeleine Peyroux, Mary Wilson and many more. He has worked extensively in NYC recording studios and has also played more than 35 Broadway shows.

Paul was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan. He currently resides in Brooklyn with his wife and daughter.  www.paullivant.com

Stacy Gabel

Stacy is an accomplished performer, recording artist, and award winning singer-songwriter from the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. She has been consistently releasing new music under her Catch My Riff Records label and touring on the East Coast of the US including recent performances in Nashville, Los Angeles and the Tampa Bay, FL areas. She enjoys performing soft folky pop music as a solo act with her acoustic guitar or being backed by top notch musicians for an occasional jazzy pop show or even a beachy soft rock show and loves sharing her original songs with audiences on stages and in theaters

Noshir Mody

Born: October 9, 1972

Noshir Mody, an esteemed composer, guitarist, and producer, continues to make significant contributions to the world of music. Born in Bombay, India, Mody's passion for music was evident from an early age. He immersed himself in the rich tapestry of Indian classical music and was heavily influenced by his cultural roots. As he grew older, his love for jazz, progressive rock, and other genres led him to explore new horizons and develop his own unique style.

Mody moved to the United States at the age of twenty-two and successfully sustained a career in both music and technology. As a self-taught musician, he refined his skills on the guitar and immersed himself in the vibrant New York City jazz scene. Over the years, Noshir Mody has crafted a distinctive sound that melds the intricate textures of Indian classical music with the improvisational elements of jazz and the emotive power of progressive rock. This eclectic fusion of genres reflects not only Mody's personal journey but also the universal language of music that transcends cultural boundaries. His innovative approach has earned him a loyal following and critical acclaim from industry experts and peers alike.

Alex Hand

Alex Hand is a premier guitarist on the Texas scene, regularly performing with jazz, Celtic traditional, classic rock and gypsy swing groups. He graduated from the University of North Texas jazz performance program with a masters in 2021 and continues to perform and teach music in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. He studied traditional Balkan music in Bulgaria and Turkey in 2015 and released two self-produced albums of that music with San Francisco jazz players. Hand’s third album is incoming, featuring five original tunes and one wild, spooky take on the classic American song, “St. James Infirmary.” As a composer, he blends jazz improvisation and harmony with two decades of experience with various European folk styles and his love for baroque and romantic-era composers like Couperin, Debussy and Chopin