Results for "guitar"

Richard Smith - jazz guitarist with the LA Chillharmonic

Richard is part of a small handful of professors of contemporary music in the world. He was the long-time chair of the Studio/Jazz Guitar Department at the USC Thornton School of Music, one of the top music schools in the world. He started the first Doctorate of contemporary guitar styles in the world, and several graduates are now professors themselves. His former students are working in situations from the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Maynard Fergusen and Michael Buble, to Madonna, Snoop Dog, Group 182, B.T., Oliver Stone, Josh Grobin and Clay Aiken.

Lila Bloom

An eerie voicemail left at the wrong number in May 2008 (featured on the first track, Someone) sparked the story for the project now called Lila Bloom, which focuses on a lover looking back on the inception, growth, and demise of a relationship.

The 'Say You'll Stay' operetta features haunting yet sultry vocals by the part of the female lover, and equally stinging guitar licks by the part of the male lover. Lila Bloom has a sound all its own.

Karen Segal

Born: December 16, 1961

Originally from Boston, Massachusetts and based in San Francisco, Karen played with Marilyn Mazur (Miles Davis) and Suzanne Fasteau (Bill Evans) in Copenhagen as a teenager. She co-founded the acid-jazz band “Red Clay” with David Brown (Brazzaville, Beck) in Los Angeles in the early 1990’s. Karen has studied with teachers including Dean Brown (Marcus Miller), Cedric West (BBC Radio Orchestra) Jean Marc Belkadi, & Ron Eschete. Karen has been leading her trio in the Bay Area since 2002 and recently celebrated her CD Release Party at Yoshi’s Jazz Club in San Francisco. The Karen Segal Trio two recordings: “In The Moment” and “The Mystery Of Life” (lilleskat) are receiving airplay on local and internet jazz stations

Tomas Čiučelis

Born: January 26, 1981

London based Lithuanian guitarist and composer T.Ciucelis has performed extensively since the late 1990s. After almost a decade of playing in various venues around Europe with his jazz trio, he moved to London. Ciucelis's most consistent output over the last years has taken place in the solo format. Being an inspiring improviser, Tomas demonstrates his highly personal approach to jazz guitar by balancing composing, improvisation and live looping techniques.

Randy Buckner

Born: August 6, 1964

I love teaching guitar and performing live music. To begin with,I picked up the guitar in 1973. At the age of 39, I enrolled at Middle Tennessee State University and earned 64 credit hours toward a degree in jazz studies. While attending MTSU, I studied jazz improvisation with Don Aliquo, Bruce Dudley, and Jamey Simmons. I also studied guitar with Paul Abrams and Roger Hudson. Master classes I attended were conducted by Herb Ellis, Mundell Lowe, Gene Bertoncini, Benny Golson, Eddie Daniels, and Phil Woods. Currently, I perform with the classic-rock group “Pat Pending.” In the past, I have performed with various swing and country bands, as well as a performance with Merle Travis

Tom Smerk

Born: July 10, 1951

I have been a professional entertainer since 1965. I have played with recording artists, appeared on TV and radio, and have had articles published in newspapers and magazines. I have taught guitar for the San Diego Community College District (since 1988) as well as several music studios, and I and have a music degree from Mount Aloysius College with concentration on Music Ed and guitar performance. I am available as a music producer. I have a good ear for what sounds good and what sounds bad, and I will work with you or your band to record a dynamic CD that captivates rather than falls short

Caty Coffee

I am a song writer, who wrote music for the industry the past few years. The songs I wrote always did well, and I decided to sing some of the songs myself. I love Hot Jazz, and there was no question about what style I will be singing. I hope you enjoy my music.

SLAP: Jazz Quartet

SLAP is a guitar/bass/percussion jazz/jam qurtet specializing in "classic" jazz mixed with exploratory groves

Zsolt Vegh

Born: December 20, 1970

Love jazz