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Danny Kortchmar

Born: April 6, 1946

Sometimes credited as Danny Kootch or Dan Kootch or Dan Kortchmar or Kootch (following his teenage nickname), in the early sixties he met James Taylor on Martha’s Vineyard and they began to play folk gigs locally. With Kootch on guitar and James on harmonica, the vocal duo did pretty well, winning the occasional hootenanny contest. He then emerged as a member of several aspiring New York '60s groups, as the Kingbees and Flying Machine, the latter of which featured his fellow James Taylor. With the Kingbees, he released three singles on RCA, "What She Does To Me/That Ain't Love" [1965], "On Your Way Down The Drain/Rhythm And Blues" [1966] and "Lost In The Shuffle/Hardly (part 3)" [1966]. None were successful and the band (which included also Joel "Bishop" O'Brien on drums, John McDuffy on vocals/organ and Dickie Frank on bass) broke up in the fall of 1966, not before being lucky enough to back Peter and Gordon, the "Everly Brothers of the British Invasion." (Peter was Peter Asher). In 1967 Kortchmar and O'Brien started a new band, The Flying Machine, with Zachary Wisner on bass and Kortchmar's old friend, James Taylor on guitar and vocals

Dr. Brent G McPike

Brent Gordon McPike got his first full-time performing experience in 1987 as a guitarist at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia. He had been selected (one of about 6 guitarists from across the Eastern half of the U.S.) by Busch Entertainment Corporation's travelling audition tour the previous autumn at his alma mater, Butler University. The following summer, while working at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in Michigan, he got the opportunity to perform live on public radio, WBLV (Michigan), with jazz clarinet legend Buddy DeFranco. Since the 1980's he has been widely in demand as classical guitarist, jazz guitarist, chamber musician, pit orchestra member, and instructor

Peter Friestedt

Born: January 1, 1973

PETER FRIESTEDT - Guitarist, Composer, Producer, Major Label Recording Artist Peter Friestedt was born in Sweden, 1973. After the release of the critically acclaimed first album LA PROJECT (2002) that got top reviews and was called best westcoast record in years, Peter has now finished a second CD! On the new CD Peter has written tracks along with grammy award winning songwriters Bill Champlin and Randy Goodrum. The new CD has the wonderful rhythm section of John "JR" Robinson and Abraham Laboriel. Between recording sessions and live gigs, Peter is taking part in various local music projects in his hometown churches

Mike Scott

Guitarist Mike Scott plays with equal parts energy and spirit, lyricism, swing, creativity, a soulful and expressive touch, and always with a well crafted sense of rhythm. Mike has been an active part of the Los Angeles jazz scene since the late 90's when he started playing his first professional gigs. In addition to his accomplishments as a guitarist Mike is also well known for his compositions. His debut CD "Good Place To Be" featured 8 original songs and his 2011 release "Fallen Peach" was comprised entirely of his own compositions. Mike has performed extensively throughout the U.S. and abroad in both intimate jazz clubs and large concert halls. ​​Mike was born in Fukuoka, Japan while his father was stationed overseas

G P Hall

Born: July 15, 1943

An original 'Guitarist', world renowned for playing his own original compositions. G P Hall is credited with inventing the genre known as "Industrial Sound-Sculptures". He is a skilled Flamenco improvisor, who prefers the 'Manitas school of playing free' and has been touring for many years. He has a firmly established background in the 'British Blues Boom' and has had the pleasure of playing alongside John Lee Hooker, Sonny Boy Williamson and John Ellis (The Stranglers), and has released works with Frank Zappa, Robert Frip, Bill Frisell and John Zorn to name but a few. Most recently G P Hall has released works entitled 'Gothic Flamenco', through the world famous 'Bronze' record label. His current project has the title 'Pyroclastic Flow'.

Nick Bockrath

Born: January 10, 1988

At 20 years old, guitarist Nick Bockrath has established himself as a group leader, session musician, sideman, and composer within the Philadelphia scene and beyond. Please check out his website for more information and a current scedule at: http://www.myspace.com/nickbockrathmusic

Dave Mason

Born: May 10, 1944

After serving as road manager, Dave Mason, singer/guitarist played in a band that opened for the Spencer Davis Group. The drummer of the was Jim Capaldi. After an American tour, Capaldi and Mason joined forces with Steve Winwood (from Spencer Davis) and Chris Wood (form Shades of Blue) who found fame as one of the founding members of the jazz/rock/pop fusion group Traffic. However, conflicts between Winwood and Mason over the group's direction led to the latter's departure in 1969 after three albums. Mason moved to Los Angeles and joined Delaney & Bonnie & Friends

8 Legged Monster

The 8 Legged Monster was born to improve upon and keep the tradition of the small-big-band moving forward for a new generation. Since its inception, the 8 Legged Monster has been turning heads in the Bay Area's Jazz community. Founder Mike Irwin's arrangements offer the classic sound of early Bebop, yet with an entirely new attitude and approach to harmony. The Monster has such a distinct sound because they encompass all the musical styles that the jazz lineage has passed through, from Swing to free-jazz, yet bring to it an original, fresh sound. Already a fast favorite amongst the SF jazz community of musicians, they're one of the most entertaining and fun new bands to see. The Band Members are: Mike Irwin Johnson (guitar/arr.), Mike Olmos (trumpet), Rob Barics (clarinet), Joe Cohen (alto sax), Noel Jewkes (tenor sax), Danny Grewen (trombone), Fil Lorenz (baritone sax), Jaz Sawyer (drums) & Eric Markowitz (bass).

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Robert Pawlik

Born: August 21, 1965

Austrian guitarist Robert Pawlik releases now his third CD together with Michaela Rabitsch, singer and Austrias only female top jazztrumpetplayer. "Moods" is their first common recording on which they exclusively focus on their original compositions.
Robert Pawlik - guitarist, composer, arranger, mixing and recording.
Born and grown up in Vienna, piano lessons at the age of 7. With 12 years he changed to guitar and after receiving his university-entrance diploma he studied jazzguitar at the Conservatory of Vienna, Postgraduate at AIM (with Les Wise, Wayne Brasel, Karl Ratzer) . Concerts and recordings with Al Fats Edwards, Andy Lee Lang, Respect, Five in Love, ..