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Don Price

Hello! My name is Don Price. I am a Jazz Guitarist who has taught and played music for over 50 years. My current musical incarnation has been (since 2010) an ensemble called Jazz Gitan [pronounced j'tawn].  The music of Jazz Gitan is the swinging jazz of the 30s and 40s, plus a cross-section of songs from the modern Gypsy Jazz repertoire together with my original compositions. It includes latin, blues, swing, and pop styles combined to create a unique foot tapping and high energy Parisian influenced experience.

Awards

* Recommended Teachers Listing for University of Southern California *Hank Garland award * #1 Gypsy Jazz Artist in local CA area

Gear

I have two types of gear. For Gypsy Swing or Jazz Manouche, I use an AER60 amp with a Polak acoustic gypsy-style guitar with a built in Bigtone pickup in the bridge. I run it through a Fishman EQ/pre-amp. 

For Jazz I use a George Benson model together with a Roland Stereo 60 amp. Effects pedals depend on the song if needed.


Tags

"Jazz so Hot it has to be Cool!" ~Sacramento News and Review "In addition to being great to work with, they really know their stuff. They drew the audience in with expert playing and just enough humor to bring the songs to life." Erica Taylor, Capital Public Radio "You got it man, you got it!" ~Larry Coryell "These guys trade off licks at the speed of summer heat lightning. I promise that anyone who appreciates outstanding playing will be pleased with their show(s)" Fran, Owner of Fran "Hot Jazz or Cool Jazz, Jazz Gitan have it nailed! Their performance is a must see!" ~Franc, Owner of Jericho "Nice job Don!" ~Robin Nolan

Primary Instrument

Guitar, acoustic

Location

Sacramento

Willing to teach

Advanced only

Credentials/Background

*Bachelor of Arts in Music from Dick Grove School of Music. *On the recommended Teacher's List for University of Southern California. *On the Faculty of Guitar Activity Center *Taught for 35 years *Take personal students for Jazz, Theory, or Gypsy Jazz styles. * For rates go here: http://www.gypsyjazzguitarlessons.com

Clinic/Workshop Information

>> The Primary Categories of Study Melody APPROACHES 1a

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Photos

Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Djangit

Self Produced
2014

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G.I. Gypsy

From: Djangit
By Don Price

Videos

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