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Tom Bekeny

For the last 40 years, Tom Bekeny, has been primarily known to people as a Bluegrass mandolinist and fiddler (The Kathy Kallick Band, High Country, Bangers and Grass, Laurie Lewis). But, for the last 15 years he has focussed his energy on playing Jazz mandolin with his trio The Missing Man Quartet. In August of 2013, he released a cd of straight ahead Jazz entitled "Jazzolin" which has garnered some very positive reviews by Jazzmando.com, Jazz Weekly, and Mandolin Cafe. Jazzolin will also be reviewed in the upcoming Winter 2014 issue of Mandolin Magazine. In addition to performing and recording Tom also teaches mandolin.

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Ted Eschliman, Jazzmando.com, 8/8/13: " [In Jazzolin]…he captures the nuance of phrasing and articulation like a veteran saxophonist and the delicate but supportive comping of a battle hardened session jazz guitarist…master of fret and pick he attacks each track with a balance of confidence and gentle abandon."

Mandolin Cafe, 8/8/13: "A terrific new recording from Tom Bekeny…impressive jazz chops…"

George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly, 10/10/13: "…a swinging set of standards with a few surprises and a hopping little trio…clever without sounding like a novelty… good show!"

Primary Instrument

Mandolin

Location

Oakland

Willing to teach

Beginner to advanced

Credentials/Background

I've been teaching for 30 years, both individual students and groups at various music camps. I charge $60.00 per hour and teach out of my home.

Sonny Stitt
saxophone
Charlie Parker
saxophone, alto
Art Pepper
saxophone, alto

Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

jazzolin

Dog Boy Records
2013

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Videos

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