by Doc Dosco
http://www.docdosco.com

This week we feature Atlanta jazz guitarist Dan Baraszu. I like this guy.
Dan is a smokin’ player. Check out the cut April Fools on his website.
Very hot.

Online Bio

Detroit born Guitarist/Composer Dan Baraszu has been playing guitar for
over 25 years. Early in his career, he explored many different styles of
music including Classical, Rock and Blues. However, when he first heard
the genius of Jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery, Dan devoted himself to
becoming a die-hard Jazz artist. His major influences include guitarists
Joe Pass, Pat Martino, Pat Metheny and John Scofield as well as other
instrumentalists like Bill Evans, Horace Silver, John Coltrane, Sonny
Rollins and Charlie Parker.

In addition to listening and transcribing the works of the”masters of
the Jazz idiom”, Dan has been formally educated in music as well. He
received his Bachelors degree from the renowned Berklee College of
Music, where he majored in Jazz Composition and Arranging . In addition,
Dan also received his Masters degree from the University of Miami with a
major in Jazz Pedagogy .

Dan currently resides in the Atlanta area where he leads his own groups
and works as a freelance guitarist. In November 2005 he signed with Blue
Canoe Records and released his debut CD as a leader entitled
“Nightfall”. Featuring 9 explosive jazz originals, this recording will
surely raise some eyebrows as this young gun’s guitar and compositional
skills are those of an old master. “Nightfall” features one of the
South’s most accomplished and versatile rhythm sections: Kenny Banks
(piano), Zack Pride (bass), Kinah Boto (drums). Baraszu’s CD is
receiving considerable traditional radio airplay on jazz stations across
the country and overseas as well as internet radio and satellite, cable
and subscription services.

Dan Baraszu’s website:
http://danbaraszu.com/

Doc Dosco is a jazz guitarist, composer and audio consultant living in Los Angeles, CA. His website is located at http://www.docdosco.com, where you can find more information on the ‘What’s Hot with Jazz Guitar’ columns, audio clips of Doc’s playing, and many additional features. Doc endorses Heritage Guitars and is featured artist on their website. He also endorses the new Pignose Valve Tube Amps — great for jazz (and anything else!)