ssante
07-20-2009, 07:37 PM
I just wanted to take a few moments to greet everyone and mention abit about myself. I grew up being influenced by Rock Guitar Players like: Jim Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Carlos Santana, Robin Trower, Joni Mitchell and Frank Marino. Then in the 70's I got into Fusion, Jazz, Flamenco, Classical (Al DiMeola, Pat Metheny, Carlos Montoya, Sabicas, Mario Escudero, Manolo Sanlucar, Juan Serrano, Paco DeLucia, Egberto Gismonti, Ralph Towner, Earl Klugh, Joe Pass, Kenny Burrell, etc.). In the late 70's I began studying with Lamar Eskelson at The Conservatory of Guitar and Voice in Salt Lake City. I began with Classical Guitar Study but after 3 months was bitten by Flamenco. I studied Flamenco for 2 years under Lamar's guidance.
During this time I was part of a duo that played a fusion of styles which incorporated classical, jazz and Flamenco. The duo was Guitar (myself) and Bass. The duo eventually morphed into a full on Rock Fusion band which lasted until the late 80's. The Band was based out of Salt Lake City and we played regionally (Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, etc.). Gradually the band shifted from all original to mostly cover tunes and as a result I left the in the late 80's (I was co-leader and lead guitar).
I then discovered Electronic Music and Synthesizers and decided to go Solo with Electronic backing. In 1999 I released my first NewAge/Ambient Release titled: Into Light. That release was followed by 2 more Ambient/Electronic releases. On all 3 releases I played 95% of all parts using Midi Guitar. My last Ambient/Space release was titled "Inner Beauty" and was tracked using 100% midi guitar.
In 2004 I decided I wanted to switch back to standard electric guitar and incorporate more lounge and jazz textures and in 2005/2007 released 2 more projects in the "Lounge/Acid Jazz/Chillout" genre.
I have now come back almost full circle and am loving the beauty and challenge of Solo Nylon String Guitar. Flamenco, Brazilian and Classical music has one again captured my soul and I have discovered a wealth of artists that I had not previously heard: Tomatito, Gerardo Nunez, Vincente Amigo, Sharon Isbin, Andrew York, LAGQ, Badi Assad, Ana Vidovic, and numerous others.
I am very happy to be here, share ideas, information and knowledge with everyone.
During this time I was part of a duo that played a fusion of styles which incorporated classical, jazz and Flamenco. The duo was Guitar (myself) and Bass. The duo eventually morphed into a full on Rock Fusion band which lasted until the late 80's. The Band was based out of Salt Lake City and we played regionally (Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, etc.). Gradually the band shifted from all original to mostly cover tunes and as a result I left the in the late 80's (I was co-leader and lead guitar).
I then discovered Electronic Music and Synthesizers and decided to go Solo with Electronic backing. In 1999 I released my first NewAge/Ambient Release titled: Into Light. That release was followed by 2 more Ambient/Electronic releases. On all 3 releases I played 95% of all parts using Midi Guitar. My last Ambient/Space release was titled "Inner Beauty" and was tracked using 100% midi guitar.
In 2004 I decided I wanted to switch back to standard electric guitar and incorporate more lounge and jazz textures and in 2005/2007 released 2 more projects in the "Lounge/Acid Jazz/Chillout" genre.
I have now come back almost full circle and am loving the beauty and challenge of Solo Nylon String Guitar. Flamenco, Brazilian and Classical music has one again captured my soul and I have discovered a wealth of artists that I had not previously heard: Tomatito, Gerardo Nunez, Vincente Amigo, Sharon Isbin, Andrew York, LAGQ, Badi Assad, Ana Vidovic, and numerous others.
I am very happy to be here, share ideas, information and knowledge with everyone.