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Teddy Presberg

Music rooted in improvisation, inspired by the moment and the audience.

Composer - Producer - Studio Guitarist - Eductator

Teddy Presberg’s music is an experimental mash of soul, funk, and rock n’roll - a blend of sounds described as shoegaze jazz. His live shows are rooted in improvisation, inspired by the moment and the audience. Often compared to the funky, soulful jazz musicians Grant Green and Eddie Harris, you also hear artists such as Jack White and Beck influence his sound. His music is fresh, ever evolving, and lays out his immediate and unfiltered response to our society and times (check out his Apocalypse Yesterday EP).

Presberg has released records stateside on Ropeadope Records (DJ Logic, Christian McBride, Charlie Hunter and Medeski, Martin, and Wood) and also internationally with Timewarp Records. His debut solo album was honored as a Critic's Pick Top 10 Album of 2007 by All About Jazz. He now releases his music exclusively through his own label Outright Music.

Presberg is known for speaking his own language on the guitar. He’s not flashy with in-your-face chops. He can own one note, and with that note, you know exactly what he means. His unique style is a highly sought after skill for studio sessions of all genres as seen through his large guest appearance list on albums ranging from country to hip-hop to folk.

Teddy has toured the US and shared the stage with other current guitar masters such as David 'Fuze' Fiuczynski, Fareed Haque, and John Scofield and performed everywhere from large festivals to intimate jazz clubs to fundraisers. Presberg constantly changes his band lineup with musicians to interpret him. One night you might see him perform with three vocalists and the next his classic instrumental organ trio formation.

The music of Teddy Presberg has another important characteristic: it’s environmentally friendly. His touring is greenhouse gas free and endorsed by the eco-cool clothing company Nau.

When not touring the US in support of his musical projects, Presberg is an award-winning composer who writes for advertising, TV and film, but also produces for other artists he admires through his production company Outright Music. He also teaches music lessons and provides music consulting in Portland, OR and worldwide via Skype.

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The environment is the most important issue on my agenda. As part of an environmentally focused partnership with Three Pin Records, 1% of my album proceeds are donated to 1% For The Planet, benefiting the Organic Farming Research Foundation. All of my albums, tours, and other business related activities are carbon neutral through financial contributions to The Climate Trust's and Native Energy's offset portfolio . I also endorse the following: NAU - balancing beauty, performance and sustainability into their clothing designs. Use the promo code "NEW2NAU” which is good for 10% off anything on nau.com. Clif Bar - the #1 indie bar supporting the environment and grassroots music. Living Intentions - live enzymes, raw ingredients, eco-friendly kindness, and vegan love = delicious food! HomeBrew Electronics - dedicated to building top quality custom guitar effects pedals. Each pedal is carefully hand crafted one at a time using only the highest quality components. I'm currently taking their all analog phase shifter, the "Psiloscybe" to new heights! Robert Keeley Electronics - The Keeley Compressor has become an industry standard for stomp box compression. The sound will inspire, your music will flow freely, and you can just let your head, heart, and fingers fly from here. Guyatone Pedals - I'm way into their "micro series" which boasts professional-grade features and exceptional sound quality in an ultra-compact, lightweight chassis that is 33% smaller and 50% lighter than your average stompbox. There is always room for one of these little analog delights on my live pedal board! EMMA Electronics - Advanced circuits, beautiful appearance, and amazing sound quality. Ernie Ball Strings - all paper inserts are made from 100% recycled paper — my new strings of choice!


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Album Review

Teddy Presberg: Outcries From A Sea Of Red

Read "Outcries From A Sea Of Red" reviewed by Glenn Astarita


Guitarist Teddy Presberg's brand of jazz, funk, and infusion of psychedelic wah-wah guitar parts, offers a stylistic amalgamation that hints at the past and aligns with a modernistic ideology, coupled with memorable hooks. Outcries From A Sea Of Red is an extension of previous roads traversed and features saxophonist Jim Stevens with other guest artists.

Presberg wraps relatively simple, yet catchy melody lines into bluesy struts and medium-tempo funk grooves, all tinged with his resonating guitar licks. The ...

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Rockwired.com's Latest Edition of Jazzed and Blue Features the Psychedelic Jazz Sound of Teddy Presberg and music from Curtis Stigers, Luba Mason, The Dangling Success and Barbara Martin

Rockwired.com's Latest Edition of Jazzed and Blue Features the Psychedelic Jazz Sound of Teddy Presberg and music from Curtis Stigers, Luba Mason, The Dangling Success and Barbara Martin

Source: Rockwired Media LLC

The latest edition of Jazzed and Blue: Profiles in Blues and Jazz is now available for download at Rockwired.com and features music and an exclusive interview with the psychedelic sound of jazz guitarist Teddy Presberg, In this opening segment, Presberg discusses the evolution of his sound from his debut CD “Blueprint of Soul" to his follow-up release “Outcries from a Sea of Red” and the recent release three volumes of remixes of his latter album. The second half of this ...

"The Crown Prince of Funk Improv" - BullFrogMusic Reviews

"The baddest soul jazz guitarist you’ve never heard of." - Arch Magazine

"Blueprint of Soul: Critic's Pick Top 10 Album of 2007" - All About Jazz

"There is power to his playing, a thunderous sound that will rattle you to the core." - Loudvine

"Like a storyteller, he spins effortless yarns written in jazz and punctuated with funk, calling for his listeners to follow him on his journey. Fresh and fluid yet rooted and evocative, his music simply tries to say what he feels must be said." - KDHX

"Whispering sweet psychedelic nothings through his jazz grooved riffs and soulful guitar funk, Teddy has opened a vast arena of excitement." - Maximum Ink

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Primary Instrument

Guitar

Location

Portland

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Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Apocalypse Yesterday

Outright Music
2011

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Outcries From A Sea...

Outright Music
2010

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DoveDriver EP

Outright Music
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Boo

From: DoveDriver EP
By Teddy Presberg

Blue Orleans

From: Teddy Presberg Music Club 2012
By Teddy Presberg

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