Music Style Bebop, Blues, & Beyond.

Musical Influences Johnny Smith, Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, and many others.

Artist History Robert Conti began to play the guitar at the age of twelve. Although he studied briefly with a local teacher, Conti is virtually self-taught. He was a childhood friend of Pat Martino and they often played and practiced together. Conti's early jazz influences were Johnny Smith, Wes Montgomery and Joe Pass.Conti's first professional work was with various commercial bands. From 1961-67 he had little involvement in jazz, spending most of his career traveling with show bands. He decided to settle in the Jacksonville, Florida area and made his living teaching guitar. From 1971-76 he gave up music and the guitar, and devoted himself to a career in securities. Since 1976 Conti has once again made his career in music, both teaching and playing guitar in diverse jazz groups, first in Florida and now in Southern California.

Instruments 8-string guitar.

Albums Robert Conti: The Jazz Quintet, Comin' On Strong!

Press Reviews "Conti is a superior guitarist. A refreshing musical purity" (Billboard Magazine). "...a world-class guitarist...it's as if he's his own trio" (L.A. Times). "Conti, who possesses enough technique for two men, was dazzling" (Zan Stewart, L.A. Times Top Ten Jazz Concerts, 1992). "Conti shows plenty of heart as well as technique...go see him" (L.A. Times). "Robert Conti has impressive technique which produces fluent, effective improvisations using the whole range of his instrument. Conti is in complete control" (Ray Spencer, International Jazz Journal/London). "Brilliant, stunning!" (Dudley Moore, actor/musician). "Robert Conti is well on his way to become a legend in his own lifetime...a consummate master" (Albert Marx, Discovery Records). "Robert Conti's technical facility is awesome" (Pete Mandrell, Downbeat Magazine). "Musicians of Conti's caliber are a precious commodity. The chance to see such talent in an intimate setting is almost as rare as the number of people who possess that talent in the first place" (Dan McDonald, Florida Times Union). "An aggressive player designed to make his mark" (Bob Comden, L.A. Jazz Scene). "A fluid guitarist with a lush approach to melody" (High Fidelity Magazine). "Conti is one of the great musicians of our time" (Gerald Wilson, Musician Extraordinaire). "A guitarist TOUR-DE-FORCE, unerring technical command...we simply haven't heard guitar playing this good in years. Make no mistake, Conti is a monster musician who's got it all covered, a rediscovered genius" (Pete Welding, Guitar World Magazine). "Conti is an extroverted and powerful improviser" (Scott Yanow, The Jazz Link/San Diego). "A player of great virtuosity...and an imaginative composer as well" (David Franklin, The Jazz Times). "Ingenious harmonic conception" (Harvey Siders, L.A. Music Critic). "Robert Conti makes his mark by being dazzlingly clean-lined and lyrical" (Bob Young, Jazziz Magazine). "Robert Conti is a consummate musician who moves with ease from beautiful solo readings to straight-ahead jazz" (Jay Roebuck, Jazz Columnist/O.C. Register). "Conti is a musician of the highest order, possessing uncommon ability and talent, a singularly gifted man who sets the standard by which others are judged" (Otto Gust, President and Executive Producer/Time Is Records). "...effortless sounding" (Guitar Player Magazine). "Conti could be the greatest guitarist alive" (Duncan Blaine, MNH/CD Review). "Throughout, his quartet is superb. Conti's touch is fantastic!" (Ralph Berton, The Music Box Magazine). "Warm assured playing...refreshingly innovative...luxurious chordal voicings" (Paul Hodgins, The Register). "This is more than a lounge act, it is a cultural experience" (Fifi Chao, Premier Dining Columnist/O.C. Business Journal.

Location Newport Beach, CA - USA

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