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Adrian Belew

Born: December 23, 1949

A wizard of sonic manipulation and texture, Belew has been the guitarist of choice for the art-rock crowd, playing with Frank Zappa, Talking Heads, David Bowie, Laurie Anderson, and Nine Inch Nails [see entries]. He has also fronted a version of King Crimson and sustained a lower-profile career as a solo artist.

In his hometown of Cincinnati, Belew was originally a rock drummer before developing his prowess on guitar. He was working the mid-American club circuit with his band Sweetheart when Zappa happened to attend a Nashville performance and tapped Belew for his band. Belew toured and recorded with Zappa (Sheik Yerbouti, 1979)

Mark Guest

Born: March 1, 1955

“Post-adulthood” is the place that jazz guitarist Mark Guest now hangs his hat. “Don’t get me wrong, raising my kids was huge for me, but now that they’re grown and gone, well… life goes on!” says Guest. Prior to Hurricane Katrina, Mark was actively gigging in the Mississippi Gulf Coast and New Orleans region. After Katrina, Mark’s music career began taking center stage in his life. “Before the storm, I had a day job in public finance, enough jazz gigs every week to keep me happy, a nice home near the beach, I lived in an interesting arts-oriented community, and had New Orleans nearby

Erik Mongrain

- YouTube guitar sensation with over 4 million total views - Developed his signature lap tapping playing style - Has won over a dozen YouTube International viewership awards - Features special guests Michael Manring and Bill Plummer - Recorded at Paul Reed Smith's Dragon Studios Virtuosic guitarist and composer Erik Mongrain will release his second full-length album, Equilibrium, on October 28th via MVD. Picking up where 2007's debut Fates left off, Equilibrium is the second release from Montreal’s acoustic guitar genius and YouTube sensation, 28-year-old Erik Mongrain, who’s captivated audiences around the globe with his signature lap tapping playing style

Oscar Penas

Born: August 13, 1972

"The music will certainly leave the listener with a joyful and playful feeling; Peñas' focus on making good heartfelt music is a breath of fresh air." JazzTimes.

Barcelona-born guitarist, arranger, and composer Oscar Peñas was already a widely respected figure on the international jazz scene before settling in New York City in 2007, having spent time in Boston during his studies at the New England Conservatory and Berklee College of Music. Since then, he has truly blossomed, producing a unique body of work that weaves together elements of jazz, Spanish folk music, and the European classical tradition.

Juan Castañon

Monterrey Mexico born guitarist / improviser. One of the most active musicians of the Mexico’s improvised music scene. He studied Mexican folk music and played accordion while young, learning theory and jazz guitar under Mexican local teacher and took workshops occasionally, moved in Italy 2003 and study music at Rome University and collaborate in diverse improvised music formations, and making music for silent movies, dance and performance. Co founder of the IMPROMUZAK COLLECTIVE with sopranist Bruno Angeloni. Has collaborate with Marco Colonna, Dennis Gonzalez, Chris Coughburn, Alexander Bruck, Wilfirdo Terrazas, Milo Tamez and others… Open to sound explorations, multidisciplinary situations, and human experience in art Mail [email protected]

Rodrigo Castelán

Born: December 30, 1970

he has played with Dexter Gordon, John Zorn, Billy Cobham, James Newton, etc... Rodrigo Castelan Rodrigo Castelan is a superb musician who is a master of the 6-string acoustical bass, acoustical and electric guitar, 8-string electric bass and piano. Rodrigo's first instrument, at age eight, was the acoustical guitar. He entered Mexico City's Escuela Superior (Superior School of Music) at age 14, majoring in classical guitar and minoring in acoustical bass and piano. He acquired his first electric bass, a Gibson fretless 4-string, at age 17. His main musical influences were (and are) Wes Montgomery, Wayne Shorter, McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams, Jack DeJohnette, Allan Holdsworth and Cecil Taylor

Eric Watson - Guitarist

Born: March 17, 1960

A pupil of a pupil of the great George Benson, and native of Pittsburgh Pa., Eric’s brother, Kennard, taught him guitar basics at the age of 10. “George Benson was Ken’s first teacher….. they were childhood friends, along with another guitar great from Pittsburgh; Jimmy Ponder. "Even though I was more interested in sports as a kid, I’ve always around music, and musicians, thanks to Ken”. I can remember at one point, Phyliss Hyman was the lead singer in his band”. At the age of 12, Eric moved to Detroit where he continued to excelled in sports: track, baseball, football, and basketball, which became his main sport

Phil Henry

Bebop, Hardbop, Cool Jazz and Soul Jazz with a sense of Blues streaming through best describes the personality of New York based jazz guitarist Phil Henry. Phil Henry's style is simple and open for experimentation; A jazz repertoire that blends Blues, R&B and Funk with a traditional Jazz easy listening feel.

Denis Ahmet

Born: February 2, 1960

Denis has been a Musician for over 35 years, happily married with two children. He has played with various bands including playing in a Jazz funk band with 'Godrey Madura' [Ex Steel Pulse Sax Player]. Currently he is happy producing his own compositions from a home based studio for 'The Love of Music'..... Denis's main instrument is the guitar, in Dec 07 purchased a student flute, June 08 a Student Soprano Sax. He can also play Bass, keyboards and sing.

Jimmy Herring

Born: January 22, 1962

They say, “It ain’t braggin’ if you can do it.” Jimmy Herring is too modest to brag, but his guitar does a lot of the talkin’. And with the release of his first solo recording, Lifeboat, people are going to hear what Jimmy and his guitar have to say. Jimmy Herring is known for his limitless improvisations , long flowing phrases, and highly charged (and always very soulful) lead work. Lifeboat features Jimmy’s fiery guitar playing, and six Herring originals that showcase his stylistically diverse songwriting. Jimmy Herring developed his reputation as a unique guitar player from years of performing and recording with top-tier musicians