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Chuck Stevens

Born: October 26, 1979

Chuck Stevens started playing guitar at age 11 in his hometown of Bow, New Hampshire, with the dream of becoming a rock guitarist. After quickly teaching himself to play and learning his favorite songs, one year later, he began studying with local classical guitar teacher James McGuire and Chuck began studying formal technique and music theory through the guitar. In the next few years, his interests turned to classical guitar and also to improvised music and jazz, while at the same time he was writing music for his rock band, Phil and the Blank. When he was 15, his father bought him a Wes Montgomery compilation and the Miles Davis album "Seven Steps to Heaven." From this point on, his ears were open and he began listening to every jazz album he could get his hands on, and although he was listening to a lot of classical music also, his practice of the guitar was geared to learning to play jazz. After spending his freshman year of college at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, and studying with renowned composer/arranger Ken Schaphorst (who now heads the improvisation department at the New England Conservatory), he transferred to Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ

Charlie Wood - Guitar

Born: August 30, 1951

Global Music Award – 2-Time Bronze Medal Winner 2016

Life Is But A Groove

Guitarist Charlie Wood was named winner of two Bronze Medals from Global Music Awards in 2016 for two of his songs: “East Meets West” (WaterColours CD) & “Rhythms of the Eclipse” (Rhythms of the Eclipse CD). This prestigious award is given for professionalism, creativity, listener impact, technical quality, uniqueness, & styling. It was an honor to be considered by this organization & the contributions it has made to the music industry.

Carmine D'Amico

Born: December 22, 1954

His skills have been showcased on stage, on records, in movie and television soundtracks, and on commercials that most of us have heard and taken for granted. 16 Grammy Awards validate that Carmine represents “THE school” of music, in which the ability to successfully play one's part has been the key to outstanding performance. In today's music world, where it is sometimes sufficient to merely know a few chords and licks in order to make a recording, Carmine stands out as a true student of music and an incredible talent whose flexibility and ability are legendary! The Early Years " ...Make each note a diamond." That's what his father, Joseph D'Amico, said to him when he was seven years old

Carl Amundson

Born: August, 1970

Carl Amundson, a native Chicagoan currently living in Florida, is one of the most exciting and talented guitarists in the music industry today. Carl's energetic and tasteful playing, along with his arranging talents, are spotlighted throughout his many recordings and performances. These fine works have received enthusiastic praise from journalists, musical peers and fans alike. They represent the extensive depth of Carl’s musicianship.

His unique mixture of Post-Bop, Cool Jazz, Latin, Swing and Classical idioms are evident throughout his recordings, compositions, arrangements, repertoire and ensemble concepts. Known as a guitarist's guitarist, Carl has received praise from fellow players such as: Toots Thielemans: "Thanks for Bluesette and the clean ensemble playing all through the record. Nice tribute to the JAZZ GUITARISTS." Jimmy Bruno: " The writing is very inventive and the playing is superb." Russell Malone: " I want more!"

Bruce Shockley

Born: April 23, 1958

I am a multi-talented musician who got my start playing guitar at the age of eight. I continued with music all the way through high school, and after graduating joined the Army where I played guitar, bass and drums in the Army Band program for eight and a half years. While in the Army Band, I played for two US presidents and several major artists. I had also performed in several countries (and I speak five languages). While stationed in Korea, I recorded four jazz albums with the incomparable Fred Hughes Jr. and Kim Jun in the band "Just Friends", and sang on Korean television. After my tour of duty was complete, I went on to become a 5th grade band director in Palm Springs, CA where I taught approximately 1,000 students

Bruce McKenzie

Born: July 10, 1974

Bruce McKenzie is a smooth jazz guitarist and has released three smooth jazz releases. His first was released in January 2003 and was entitled, "Special Moments". His next released was entitled, "Aesthetic Melodology". His third release was entitled, "Destinations" and all are available onhis website. He has been associated with Norman Brown and Paul Jackson Jr. A very smooth and saucy guitarist on the scene which should be definitely included in your favorites!

Bjorn Wennas

Born: June 16, 1969

Boston-based guitarist and composer Björn Wennås is an active musician in Boston and the surrounding area. He is currently the Music Director for Newpoli, a Boston-based Italian world/folk ensemble, and co-leads BC Quintet, together with Carmen Marsico, featuring original compositions drawing inspiration from rock and jazz traditions, contemporary music, and traditional music of Sweden and Italy. Björn made his debut on stage at the age of 12 with the Flamenco group Los Dos Jovenes, led by acclaimed guitarist and educator Miroslav Simic. Björn eventually developed an interest in jazz and went on to play guitar in several big bands and smaller ensembles

Adam Levy

Born: November 27, 1966

Born on November 27, 1966, in Encino, California, Adam Levy grew up in a musically rich environment: his grandfather, George Wyle, served as music director for television variety shows like The Andy Williams Show and The Flip Wilson Show. Young Levy was exposed early to the values of songwriting, musicianship and studio work through his grandfather’s sessions.

After high school, he studied at the Dick Grove School of Music in Los Angeles under influential teachers such as Ted Greene and Jimmy Wyble — absorbing a deep sense of harmonic nuance and accompaniment technique rather than just soloing.

Leonie Evans

Born: June 10, 1988

Leonie Evans has been performing since the age of 5 and has never stopped. As well as her own music she plays Jazz, Blues, Country, Gospel and music from Latin America. She's played and sat in on vocals, guitar or washboard with the likes of Tuba Skinny, C.W. Stoneking, Frog & Henry, Honky Tonk Sail, Blue Mockingbirds, Ragtime Nightmare, Old Fish Jazz Band, Sam Doores and many more.

Nuno Trocado

Nuno Trocado is a composer and guitarist crossing various contemporary musical constellations. He is particularly interested in the combination between the spontaneity of improvisation and the rigor of algorithmic composition. His work also focus on the multiple meanings of noise, and frequently entails collaborations with other musicians and with artists of different disciplines. He holds a degree in jazz guitar and is active in several improviser groups, both as a leader and as a sideman. He also obtained a master's degree in composition and music theory from ESMAE (Porto, Portugal). In the context of a residence in the 2017 edition of the Guimarães Jazz festival, he created Cotovelo, a disciplinary crossing between music and theater, edited by the Carimbo Porta-Jazz label and awarded with a grant by the GDA Foundation