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One of the premier guitar ensembles in the world perform covers, jazz standards and originals. Their innovative style highlights rhythm, beauty and virtuosity on acoustic and electric guitars.  New West Guitar Group (NWGG) has developed a wide spread reputation as one of the premier guitar ensembles in the world. Featuring guitarists Perry Smith (NYC) John Storie (LA) and Will Brahm (LA), [...]

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The Pandora Duo features the exciting duo of guitarist Christopher Ladd and flutist Janet Arms, both Hartt School faculty members and internationally acclaimed performers. The Pandora Duo combines the forces of two exceptional musicians that share their passion for chamber music. Janet Arms, flute, and Christopher Ladd, guitar, met at the Hartt School of Music where they are both current faculty [...]

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A true guitar chameleon and newcomer to the CT scene, Jason plays a spectacular blend of flamenco and rock, Imagine Paco De Lucia meets Yngwie Malmsteen. He has worked with Carlos Santana and Al De Meola. Beginning his career as a session player when he was just a teenager, guitarist Jason Jenkins has gone on to work with many notable artists including, Carlos Santana, Al Di Meola, Corey Glover, [...]

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Popular local jazz wiz mixes standards and originals from his latest CD, with the great Matt Dwonszyk on upright bass. Turkish guitarist/composer Sinan Bakir is noted as a virtuoso player and a masterful composer by the music critics and his peers. Sinan's early musical experience started with mandolin lessons followed by an audition leading to the Ankara State Opera Children's Choir. After [...]

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For many years, Frank has dazzled audiences with his guitar prowess and has most recently employed his “foot bass”. With the amazing Rick Marshall on percussion, Frank’s 2 man “trio” will dazzle you as well with jazz standards and beyond. Frank Varela attended Berklee School of Music and has been a private music instructor throughout the life of his career. He has [...]

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We are always proud to feature the latest winner of this prestigious annual competition! Thibaut Garcia, Foundation of America international Competition Winner Born in Toulouse in France, Thibaut Garcia begins to play the guitar at the age of seven. His Spanish origins give him a real influence in his way of thinking. He studied in Toulouse where he got his chamber music diploma in the class of [...]

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Guitar Day! 2016 - Saturday, October 15, 2016, all day starting at 9:00 AM Asylum Hill Congregational Church, Hartford (Directions) Experience a day of interactive workshops, demonstrations, and ensemble playing led by professional musicians. Guitar Day! 2016 Schedule of Workshops Saturday, October 15, 2016 9:00 AM Asylum Hill Congregational Church, Hartford, CT Workshops, class led by Beppe [...]

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Known as one of the true master innovators of the acoustic guitar. Inspired by the great bluegrass legend, Doc Watson, this pick style player will delight you with ferocious chops and sense of humor.  It is the smile that is the key for reading the musical universe of Beppe Gambetta. An open and disarming smile that is also the contagious and unresistable smile of a person who invites you to[...]

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The Alturas Duo has been recognized as one of the most engaging ensembles performing in the chamber music world today. The only group of its kind, the Duo was formed with the idea of playing South American and classical music by bringing together the unusual combination of the viola, charango and guitar, and in doing so, creating passionate music that moves at ease between the Baroque, South [...]

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