Instinct Records' recording artist since 1997, Joe Fuentes is a versitile guitarist/composer most comfortable in the Contemporary Jazz format. His influences are drawn from his latin up-bringing and his POP exposure from an early age. Although his favorite instrument is the nylon string guitar, he is a skilled electric guitarist as well. Discography: • Acoustic Trio • Welcome to the Jazz Cafe - (Compilation) • Smooth Jazz for a Rainy Day - (Compilation) (review) • More More More - (Compilation) • Smooth Jazz Bossa Style - (Compilation) • This is Smooth Jazz II - (Compilation) • A Good Cup Of Joe Recent Performances: • KKSF Concord Pavilion • SFMOMA • Lafayette Wine & Art Festival • Walnut Creek Wine & Jazz Festival • Club Ibex Other: • Featured on MP3.com • Acoustic Trio Reviewed by Jazz Review • Acoustic Trio Reviewed by All About Jazz • Interview (and follow up) by Suzi Price at the Jazz Review • Review of A Good Cup Of Joe (demo) by the Jazz Review • Review of A Good Cup Of Joe (demo) by All About Jazz • R&R - More More More • Jazz Nation - A Good Cup Of Joe • Jazz Review - New Jazz Artist of the Year '97 He is currently active with a New Music Composition Club in which they compose "new" music for traditional orchestral instruments as well as explore the use of less familiar combinations of instrumentation. Joe is a skilled guitarist, composer, and MIDI musician making his way into the music industry. He is available for gigs, recording projects, scoring, and compositions services. In addition, Joe teaches Classical and Jazz guitar in the Bay Area. For more information, contact Joe Fuentes
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