Results for "guitar, electric"

Eddie Benitez

Born: November 12, 1962

Eddie Benitez was born in Puerto Rico and spent his early years in Europe where his father’s work had brought the family. Eddie’s family returned to the U.S. in the late 60s and settled in Brooklyn, New York., setting the stage for the start of Eddie’s extraordinary musical career. He formed his first band at 12 and began playing and winning Battles of the Band in Brooklyn. That got him noticed and signed with the premier Latin Jazz label, Fania Records.

In the summer of 1976 Eddie was launched onto the world stage with his debut concert at Madison Square Garden in front of 20,000 fans as part of the Fania All Stars. He was just 14 years old. His first album Nightlife, was released that same year and promptly went gold. Another gold record followed with his second release, Essence of Life. Eddie was 15 years old with two gold records, winning recognition as an astonishing young talent.

Mikhal Caldwell

Detroit native Mikhal Caldwell, multi award winning musician/composer, has been an important figure in the wave of progressive music for over 20 years, and has been voted in the top 100 guitarists of the world multiple years in a row. Mikhal has recorded and/or performed with many notable local, national and international acts such as Greg Howe, Al DiMeloa, John McLaughlin, Scott Henderson, Cheikh Ndoye, Daiman Erskine, Larry Coryell, Rachel Z, Cindy Blackman, Jimmy Pitts, David Sancious, Jeff Berlin, Joe Denizon, Craig Tyner, Greg Tyler, Eddie Kohen, Steve Vai, Tony Mac Alpine, Henry Gibson, Andy West, T Lavitz, Paul Gilbert, Ken Tyler,Michael, Carey, Faruq Z Bey, Skeeter Shelton,Kary Lacy, Chick Corea, Rick James, Vinnie Moore, Carolyn Striho, Julian Coryell, Steve Graves, Gary Willis, Sananda Kashire, Billy Cobham, David Harbor, and Frank Gambale. Currently Mikhal is working toward the completion of his second solo CD titled “Ethic's vs Logic” set for an early March 08 release , as a follow up to the Nov

Dance of Love Ghosts II

Born: July 20, 1974

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Kid John

Artist Information Biography "...two west coasters trying to come to terms with their overwhelming need to experiment. We expect a whole lot more from this duo in the future..." -CBC Radio 3/New Music Canada Recent CBC Radio 3/New Music Canada featured artist we just stole a car is the product of two years of planning and conceptualizing. Their first CD, 'a', is the product of a year's worth of writing and recording as a duo (kid john on guitar, electronics, drums, trumpet, piano, electric piano, percussion, and water, and peter on bass) at a home studio in vancouver, bc. The music is a combination of various genres and experiments with different moods and textures. We just stole a car explores different creative mediums by pairing their music with visual art

Keith Andrew

Contemplation is the long awaited second release from San Francisco based guitarist and composer Keith Andrew. This beautifully produced CD not only features the masterful guitar work of Keith Andrew, it also showcases his multi-instrumental compositional talents creating beautiful and melodic textures and soulful grooves. The CD also showcases the beautiful photographic work of Jim Casada. Some of the notable tracks are the energetic and funky “Today’s the Day” and the title track “Contemplation” featuring his exceptional electric and acoustic guitar work. Keith Andrew also does a bluesy and eclectic version of the classic “Tequila” paying homage to his guitar heroes Wes Montgomery, George Benson and Larry Carlton

25th Street Band

Born: May 18, 1961

The 25th Street Band was forged in the fire of London's Jazz Rock/Funk circuit in the late 80's and early 90's. They have worked with George Michael and Imagination amongst others. The band is: Russ Klinger - Guitars, Keyboards, and Dave RADNOR - Keyboards With guests on this album ... Tom Brechtlein - Drums - (Chick Corea, Wayne Shorter, Robben Ford) Hussain Jiffry - Bass - (Chaka Khan, Whitney Houston, Dionne Warwick) Mornington Lockett - Sax - (Ronnie Scott, Jimmy Smith) David Bitelli - Sax - (Elton John, George Michael) Henry Armburg Jennings - Trumpet - (Pete King. Martin Drew), and Jandira Silva - Vocals - (Jose Cabeleira Band)

Ric DelNero

Born: June 17, 1966

Ric DelNero began writing and performing music at an early age. He studied at the Atlanta Institute of Music and went on to graduate from Berklee College of Music. Recent projects include writing, arranging and performing with the jazz-rock group 180 and the electric jazz trio Chromatica. He has appeared as a composer, arranger and guest performer on several recording projects. Ric is currently composing, performing and giving private music instruction.

Ben McDonnell

Born: October 23, 1981

Guitarist Ben McDonnell has been based in London since he graduated from Leeds College of Music in 2004. In that time Ben has performed and recorded for countless bands and venues. He has performed all over the world as far afield as Asia with Mongolian star Naran in Ulan-Bator, Mongolia, but also closer to home in numerous clubs and bars as well as more notable venues such as the Royal Albert Hall. In addition to playing and composing for his own band Aleph Trio with Ben Bastin and Chris Packham, Ben also plays with the Jeremy Lyons Quartet, pop act Glass Pear and singer Neil Vezina. Ben teaches guitar at Blackheath Conservatoire of the Arts and Haverstock School

James H Hash

Born: December 21, 1987

Born in Fairfax Va. Currently resides in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virgina. Started playing guitar at age 11 and played jazz in high school. Won two awards (All Star Band for Bass Guitar and Outstanding Soloist for Electric) at high school jazz festivals. Currently causing a stir with the Rushin' Blues based out of Martinsburg, Wv.

Eric Bensoussan

Born: February 7, 1961

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