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Kevin Hildebrandt

Kevin Hildebrandt, a versatile guitarist who performs regularly with organist Radam Schwartz and his Conspiracy for Positivity has shared the stage with the Bob Mintzer Big Band and Newark jazz legends Victor Jones and Richie McRae. He has performed at venues such as the Knitting Factory, the Blue Note and Trumpets in Montclair, NJ. He has also opened for notable acts such as Johnny Winter, Levon Helm, Johnnie Johnson, Stanton Moore and Dickey Betts. A student of Dave Stryker and longtime Rutgers professor the late Ted Dunbar, Hildebrandt brings a new perspective to jazz repertoire while keeping it firmly rooted in the blues.

Awards

Westfield Louis Armstrong Jazz Award 1996 NJ intercollegiate all-state jazz ensemble 2005-2007

Gear

Peerless Gigmaster Jazz Guitar Mesa Boogie Express 5:50 amplifier


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Performance / Tour

Sunday Jazz in the Garden Series features Guitarist Kevin Hildebrandt

Sunday Jazz in the Garden Series features Guitarist Kevin Hildebrandt

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Guitarist Kevin Hildebrandt brings his solo guitar interpretations of jazz standards to Siam Garden Restaurant in Red Bank, NJ. He will perform every Sunday during dinner service from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. This versatile guitarist performs regularly with Radam Schwartz and is part of the house band at the long-running jazz jam session at Crossroads in Garwood, NJ. A student of Dave Stryker and the late Ted Dunbar, Hildebrandt offers a new perspective on the jazz repertoire, seeking to expand ...

"Guitarist Kevin Hildebrandt's carefully voiced chords make his solo arrangements of jazz standards such as "Nica's Dream" compelling to hear." Tim Wilkins, Newark Star Ledger 11/8/11
Primary Instrument

Guitar

Willing to teach

Beginner to advanced

Credentials/Background

Fun guitar lessons for playes of all ages and levels - $20 1/2 hour or $40 hour lessons in your home or in a university music school setting. Jazz, Blues, Rock, Folk, Funk, Bluegrass, Country. From basic strumming of open position chords to John Coltrane/George Russell jazz harmony. Learn how to play the blues like you never have before. Learn more about the blues and players like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, B.B./Albert King, Eric Clapton etc. Learn about jazz harmony and learn to improvise and accompany with an authentic feel

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Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Atmosferics

Unknown label
2007

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