Artist description The twin electric violins of Jeffrey Sick and John Schussler are joined by exotic instruments and percussion from around the world to create the hottest new sound in world jazz!

Music Style World jazz, fusion

Musical Influences Jazz, blues, funk, world music, fusion

Similar Artists A cross between Jean-Luc Ponty, Jimi Hendrix, and Loreena McKennit

Artist History Formed as a duo in June of 1995, The Guarneri Underground featured the electric violins of Jeffrey Sick and John Schussler. With the addition of a rhythm section (bass, drums, and percussion) in early 1996, John was able to set down his violin occasionally and introduce songs for a variety of world instruments, including Irish bouzouki and Turkish baglama saz. The group now plays a mix of world music, jazz, funk, new age, rock, and blues that can only be described as "new world" music. In addition to the success of their first CD, New World, the group has found broad audience support for their exciting live show (so much support, in fact, that they released a second album, "Bootleg," specifically to showcase their live performances). Now a staple of the Seattle music scene, the group has played well over a hundred concerts to appreciative audiences throughout the Pacific northwest.

Group Members Jeffrey Sick, John Schussler

Instruments Electric violin, acoustic violin, bouzouki, baglama saz, guitar, bass, saxaphone, drums, djembe, dumbek, tabla, percussion

Albums New World, Bootleg, Captive

Press Reviews *****Gary Bannister, 5/4 Magazine: "With so many groups playing at rather than with world music, it's refreshing to hear a concept that is so unified. The violinists really understand how versatile the instrument is and are fearless in casting it in so many diverse settings. Wow! Did this really come from Seattle?" ******Roberta Penn, Seattle Post-Intelligencer: "The six-piece group's self-titled CD was one of the most interesting efforts in the area last year." ******Chris Nickson, The Rocket: "Outstanding, and worthy of a wide hearing."

Location Redmond, WA - USA

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