Artist description Gary Burton once described Boston as "Guitar Heaven, or the opposite, depending on your viewpoint." It was in this rich,musical breeding ground that the Mike Valeras Group was formed. Comprised of Berklee College of Music graduates and led by guitarist Valeras, the band blends the two worlds of instrumental virtuosity and popular appeal to create a fresh, energeticform of Jazz and Fusion.

Music Style Jazz/fusion

Musical Influences Tribal Tech, Herbie Hancock, John Scofield, Chick Corea

Similar Artists Tribal Tech, Headhunters, Wheather Report

Group Members Mike Valeras-GuitarJonathan Stoyanoff-BassJim Zaroulis-KeyboardsSteve Giannaros-saxophonesJohn Medeiros Jr.-Drums

Press Reviews "...A return to unsullied fusion that we got deeply into in the 70's with groups like The Headhunters and The 11th House..." -Larry Coryell

Location Lowell, Ma - USA

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