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New York based Jazz Guitarist JC Stylles (aka Jason Campbell) first touched a guitar around 7 years of age, and was introduced to the world of jazz in the most unlikely of places, that being in the rainforests of Kuranda, a tiny, predominantly aboriginal town in the tropics of Far North Queensland Australia, via his stepfathers jazz record collection.

At 16 years of age he left the rainforests for Sydney where significantly in his development, he had the opportunity to attend 2 shows a night for nearly a week in front row seats of the touring jazz guitar great George Benson. This sponge-like absorption at such a close range left an indelible mark in his development long term as a guitarist.

He also had the opportunity simultaneously to study with an incredible array of touring jazz giants at the time that included John Scofield, Steve Erquiaga, Miroslav Vitous, Woody Shaw, Johnny Griffin and others. Having initially immigrated to New York in 1992, he continued studies with the likes of Pat Martino, Tal Farlow, Rodney Jones, John Abercombie and Barry Harris and further developed his skills in clubs like Visione’s before returning to Australia in the mid-nineties for personal matters.

JC Stylles relocated permanently back to New York in 2005 where he released the recordings “Chillin’ at Home” and “Live and Unveiled” of which both are in the guitar/organ trio format, where he has staked his claim. He also concentrated on performing with the best Jazz Organists in the business including, Jimmy McGriff, Dr Lonnie Smith, Tony Monaco, Joey DeFrancesco, Pat Bianchi, Seleno Clarke, Jimmy “Preacher” Robbins, Melvin Davis, Nathan Lucas, Akiko Tsuruga and others.

His latest recording “Ex-hil-a-ra-tion and other states” featuring Pat Bianchi on organ, Lawrence Leathers on drums, and produced by the Grammy award winning producer Jack Kreisberg, is getting rave reviews from those in the know before it has even been released. JC Stlles' Libran commitment to ensuring the balance of the important musical elements that makes for great jazz experiences for listeners, are what sets him apart from many others in the field today.

Additional projects underway include an eagerly awaited instructional video to reveal the secrets to effortless archtop jazz guitar right hand technique and performance as innovated by George Benson.

A list of New York Venue appearances includes (but not limited to): The Apollo Theatre, Small's Jazz Club, SmokeJazz Club, The Lenox Lounge, The Bar next Door, Showmans, The American Legion Post, The Carnegie Club, Charlie O's, Swing 46, Perks, Minton's PlayHouse, Rue 57,Cachaca',The Essex House,Creole's, Fat Cat, The Martinique, The Zinc Bar...

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JC Stylles: Exhilaration And Other States

Read "Exhilaration And Other States" reviewed by Edward Blanco


The debut album from New York guitarist JC Stylles, Exhilaration and Other States, swings through a varied selection of music running the gamut from Wayne Shorter and Billie Holiday to Cole Porter and Stevie Wonder. Reminiscent of early organ trios, the Australian-born Stylles features an impressive trifecta of his own with drummer Lawrence Leathers, and Hammond B-3 organist Pat Bianchi comping and performing the bass role duties when not playing off the guitarist with his own marvelous solos.Though this is ...

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JC Stylles: Exhilaration And Other States

Read "Exhilaration And Other States" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky


The photos that adorn the cover and back panel of guitarist JC Stylles Exhilaration And Other States make Stylles look like a cross between a '50s rockabilly musician and a Brian Setzer wannabe, but his music has nothing to do with either one. The Australian-born and New York-based guitarist deals in burning organ trio swing, with a few ballads and some other seasonings thrown in for good measure, as he tackles standards and a few surprises from outside the jazz ...

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Take Five With JC Stylles

Read "Take Five With JC Stylles" reviewed by JC Stylles


Meet Jason Campbell:JC Stylles ("Jason Campbell"), guitarist, specializes in working within the organ combo format. Originally from Australia, he lives on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and works the Harlem organ rooms, keeping alive the tradition of the guitar's importance in the role popularized by Wes Montgomery, Grant Green, Kenny Burrell, George Benson and others.Instrument(s):Guitar.Teachers and/or influences?Primary guitar influences: George Benson, Wes Montgomery, Dennis Budimer.Other instrumental influences ...

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JC Stylles - Exhilaration and Other States (Motema, 2011)

JC Stylles - Exhilaration and Other States (Motema, 2011)

Source: Music and More by Tim Niland

On his web site, guitarist JC Stylles fashions himself as “the keeper of the flame of jazz guitar that swings, grooves & just plain makes you feel good." He actually succeeds quite well in fulfilling that lofty goal, leading a strong organ trio that wouldn't have sounded out of place during the heyday of Brother Jack McDuff and Grant Green. He is joined by the excellent Hammond B3 organ player Pat Bianchi and the tasteful and unobtrusive drummer Laurence Leathers. ...

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JC Stylles Debuts With "Exhilaration and Other States" on July 12

JC Stylles Debuts With "Exhilaration and Other States" on July 12

Source: GoMedia PR

Guitarist's New Motema Music CD Features Burning B-3 Trio with Pat Bianchi and Drummer Lawrence Leathers Guitarist JC Stylles, whose Motema debut Exhilaration & Other States will be released on July 12, is that rare artist who knows how to fire up a crowd with some relentless swing, cool them out with a relaxed groove or a beautiful ballad, and then reignite the blaze with a burning tempo that only a full-fledged master instrumentalist could conjure. Veteran jazz guitarist Rodney ...

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JC Stylles Jazz at Creole Restaurant & Supper Club in Harlem, NY on July 10th. 2010

JC Stylles Jazz at Creole Restaurant & Supper Club in Harlem, NY on July 10th. 2010

Source: 319 Public Relations

Creole Restaurant and Supper Club is one of the hottest haunts in New York. With a list of performers that include Dave Valentin, James Spaulding, Cyrus Chestnut and David Murray just to name a few, Creole reigns supreme in the New York Jazz community. And let us not forget about their wonderfully scrumptious menu consisting of such flavorful dishes as Blackened Spicy Catfish, Gator Etouffee, Blackened Shrimp, Sweet Potato Beignets, and 20 different gumbo variations ..oh yes indeed! On Saturday ...

"And then virtually out of nowhere, came a monster of a jazz guitar player." —Jeff Simon, Buffalo News
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Teaching serious students the art of getting your A game happening on the GB right hand picking technique: http://www.jazzguitarcoach.com/

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Exhilaration And...

Motéma Music
2011

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Chillin' at Home

Jazz-Hop Inc. Recordings
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Samba Steps

From: Exhilaration & Other States
By JC Stylles

Fresh Roast

From: Chillin' at Home
By JC Stylles

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