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Equipment:
Acoustic Image: When not on the road, and even sometimes when I am, I use an Acoustic Image Clarus+ power head. So far it's the best amplifier I have found to power both my archtop and gypsy guitars.
Eastman Guitars: Of the archtop guitars I own, I have more Eastmans than anything else because they sound fabulous and the quality is consistent. Currently I have an AR880ce John Pisano model, an AR810ce 17" archtop as well as an FV680-CE Frank Vignola signature model.
Favino: I also play a wonderful grand bouche gypsy guitar, model Jazz-S, which was custom made for me in 2008 by legendary luthier Jean Pierre Favino in France as well as a 1989 all Maple petite bouche version also made by Jean Pierre.
Gibson: I own one Gibson and that's my classic L5 Wes Montgomery model. The quintessential bebop jazz guitar!
Henriksen: I use the Blu jazz amp. The best sound with 120 watts and 12lbs!
Raezers Edge: I run my Acoustic Image power amp through a Raezers Edge NY8-ER cabinet. Besides excellent clarity I love the adjustable tweeter!
Musicians:
Brandon Robinson: Excellent SF Bay Area based jazz guitarist and composer.
Bruce Forman: One of the greatest bebop guitarists there is and architect of the Red Guitar show.
Hot Club of San Francisco: One of the longest running Hot Club bands in the US led by Pazzo Paul Mehling, HCSF performs traditional gypsy jazz and continues to carry on the Django Reinhardt legacy.
Hot Club of Beijing: One of the bands I work with in China more than any other!
Howard Alden: Jazz guitar luminary, New York based Howard Alden tours the all over the US and abroad. One of the finest swing guitarists alive and especially noted for his playing in the George Van Eps 7 string style.
John Jorgenson: John Jorgenson continues to perform throughout the US and abroad performing his fiery compositions as well the music of Django Reinhardt. His quintet is always on the move and sure to be performing in a city near you!
Lulo Reinhardt: Germany based Sinti Gypsy guitarist Lulo Reinhardt performs all over Europe and abroad including recent tours in Australia with his Latin Swing Project and featured soloist with the International Guitar Night concert series.
Michael Zisman: SF bay area based bassist/composer/jazz educator/mandolinist, Mike Zisman can be heard performing in all sorts of musical projects throughout the greater Bay Area.
Mimi Fox: Jazz guitar extraordinaire Mimi Fox continues to push the limits of jazz guitar. She teaches and performs in the SF Bay Area as well as tours the country all year round.
Sebastien Lanson: Excellent jazz guitarist who though based in Paris, France, travels to the Bay Area from time to time to perform with various ensembles including John Worley's Worlview.
Other Friends:
Cyber Playground: One of the most informative educational website on the net with information on most any subject you can think of from linguistics to law, the music industry and more!
Enaria Communications: Excellent company for web design and image/brand building services based in Southern California.
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