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by Geno Thackara
Special Purpose's upbeat jam-happy debut wastes no time establishing a setting and a mood. The group kicks off by crossing some 1970s Jeff Beck with a little Allman Brothers Band, and the ingredients for a fun jazz-rock fusion stew are already there: dreamy organ, bubbling bass, guitar that plays off the others without needing to go overboard with the shred. Lance Vallis's guitar and Paul Paresa's mostly-electric keys graciously share the leads, trading the spotlight back and forth like a ...
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Portland
Willing to teach
Beginner to advanced
Credentials/Background
Whether you are a beginner or have lots of experience playing the guitar, I can help you achieve your goals! I teach all contemporary styles, including rock, blues, jazz, funk, and more. I am happy to teach whatever my students' are interested in and help them learn chords, scales, improvisation, sight-reading, and music theory. I have years of performance experience in the Portland area and beyond as a soloist as well as with various rock, jazz, and musical theater pit bands
Music
Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson