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Jim Dragoni

Jim Dragoni is a composer and guitarist. His performance areas include blues, traditional jazz, and original music. His music has received airplay in Europe as well as in the United States. He has been recognized for years on the East Coast as an artist, teacher, performer, producer and musical technologist.

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The Artwork of Cal Schenkel at Roller's Flying Fish in Chestnut Hill on September 26th (2-6pm)

The Artwork of Cal Schenkel at Roller's Flying Fish in Chestnut Hill on September 26th (2-6pm)

Source: Michael Ricci

The Art Of Cal Schenkel, with music by Jim Dragoni Sunday, September 26, 2-6 PM Roller's Flying Fish 8142 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19118 Free admission; cash bar Meet the artist who created the Frank Zappa albums covers! New work, paintings and prints, as well as album cover originals and memorabilia in all price ranges! About Cal Schenkel Cal Schenkel was born in Philadelphia and attended the Philadelphia College of Art but left in 1967 after ...

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Fall Concert Series at Roller's Flying Fish: Frank Zappa Artist Cal Schenkel, Larry Coryell and Mose Allison

Fall Concert Series at Roller's Flying Fish: Frank Zappa Artist Cal Schenkel, Larry Coryell and Mose Allison

Source: Michael Ricci

eMusicTime presents three outstanding fall events Sunday, Sept 26, 2-6 PM (Free Admission) The Art of Cal Schenkel, with music by Jim Dragoni That's right, the artist who created all these masterpieces for the albums of Frank Zappa! Come a cash bar, meet the artist and see the many works of art he has for sale, in all price ranges! Lunch and dinner also available October 1 and 2, Master Class on October 3 Larry Coryell Duet with ...

"...his playing is simply brilliant..." —Dr. Herb Wong, international jazz critic and record company executive

"...his compositional skills far surpass many of his contemporaries" —Ed Wismer, Cape May Star

"Sometimes it rocks, sometimes it swings, sometimes it is pure sweet poetry" —Steve Lopez of the Philadelphia Inquirer

"Jim's ensemble playing and original compositions are superb..." —Gerry Givnish, the Painted Bride Arts Center

"...soulful rhythm with strong guitar riffs and an intense solo from Jim Dragoni" Steve Randazzo, Germantown Courier, reference to recording "Worlds" on Gazelle Records

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Primary Instrument

Guitar

Location

Philadelphia

Willing to teach

Beginner to advanced

Credentials/Background

Having spent years studying in academia, as well as with one of the world's great music teachers, Jim has developed a comprehensive and creative approach to teaching the guitar and bass guitar. The guitar is taught in a way that encourages beginners and intermediate students to fully master the instrument Chord families, scales, intervals, arpeggios, melody and chords and multiple fingering possibilities are provided so that position principles are understood. Beyond mastery of the instrument, harmonic compositional devices are given on an individual basis that will give the musician a vocabulary to express unique ideas

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Gargantua

Self Produced
2007

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