Artist description I am a professional guitarist in the Los Angeles area, I have recently played for a handful of bands in commercial styles (R&B, Hip-hop, reggae, jazz, country, and rock), and I also do classical and flamenco solo work in many venues.

Music Style Rock/Pop/Classical/Jazz/Flamenco/Country

Musical Influences Larry Carlton, Scott Henderson, Brent Mason, Mike Landau, Lee Ritenour, Pat Metheny, Jimmy Herring, Richard Smith, Frank Potenza, Joe Diorio

Similar Artists Larry Carlton, Steve Lukather, Al DiMeola, Russell Malone

Artist History I began playing the guitar at age eight with classical lessons. I began playing rock at age 9, and later went on to dabble in jazz and other rock and fusion styles in my late teens. I played in high school jazz bands and toured through Canada, Florida, California, Washington, Oregon, and Nevada. I decided I wanted to go on to study music in college so in 1997 I began my guitar studies at CSU Chico under the tutelage of guitarists Charlie Robinson and Warren Haskell, as well as jazz saxophonist Charles Haynes. I have attended many wonderufl master classes with top performers in jazz and classical/fingerstyle and have performed in Northern California with Don Ross, Michael Wolff, Poncho Sanchez, Jack DeJohnette and others. I also recently recorded for Disney, and Limp Bizkit's DJ Lethal. I currently make my living performing as a sideman and solo, as well as having my own private teaching studio. I am also currently in progress with an M.M. in Studio/Jazz Guitar from USC. My goals are to continue my constant performance and study at a larger level with wider audiences, more travelling, and bigger artists.

Group Members Matt Baldoni - Acoustic and electric guitars.

Instruments Gibson, Peavey, Levy's, GHS, Boss, Dunlop, Strum-N-Comfort

Albums Solo EP "Cosa Nostra" to be released independently in 2003

Press Reviews I have been written up in several local publications including the Chico News Review ("A Guitar God", "Incredibly technical"), the Synthesis ("Skillful and articulate"), the Orion, the Chico Enterprise-Record, and on Powerslave.com ("Amazingly talented...managed to fit almost all styles of music into his solos!"). As of November of 2001, there is an interview available at Jazzconnectionmag.com

Additional Info For booking info, call 323-496-1711. I also have an exclusive private studio for aspiring students of the guitar, with seats still available.

Location Los Angeles, CA - USA

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