Adam Rafferty's guitar style is deeply rooted in the bebop tradition, reflecting years of study with Mike Longo, Dizzy Gillespie's longtime pianist. He is also steeped in the organ trio style of players such as Wes Montgomery, George Benson, and Pat Martino, in which rhythmic feel and bluesy finesse count every bit as much as technique and theoretical knowledge. After getting his start with rock and funk bands, Rafferty worked toward a B.F.A. at the State University of New York in Purchase, studying classical guitar. However, his private studies with Longo pushed him deeper into the jazz world. In 1991, he lined up two Harlem gigs, one in the organ trio of Jimmy "Preacher" Robbins, the other in the Tippy Larkin Quintet. He also racked up experience working with Lou Donaldson, Frank Wess, Benny Golson, the Dizzy Gillespie Big Band, and the Mike Longo Big Band. Rafferty performs with his own trio throughout the United States and Europe. His debut CD, First Impressions, featured the Mike Longo Trio and was released on Longo's Consolidated Artists label in 1993. The follow-up, Blood, Sweat & Bebop, appeared in 1998 and Kush appeared three years later. ~ David R. Adler, All Music Guide
Catch this awesome line up of musicians at the Maton Guitars Showcase, Tamworth Country Music Festival 2011. Artists include; John Williamson, Adam Brand, Felicity Urquhart, Adam Harvey, Greg Champion, The Harmonators, 8 Ball Aitken, McAlister Kemp, Kevin Bennett, Michael Fix, Morgan Evans, Amber Lawrence and Victoria Baillie.... Don't miss it!!
Tommy Emmanuel campaign to be on Oprah Winfrey in Australia!
OK, Tommy Fans, this is a big one...
Oprah Winfrey is going to be doing two shows in Sydney, Australia at the Opera House on December 14th, 2010. The show is not fully booked. Tommy will be in Australia and just happens to be free that day. Oprah is taking suggestions as to who should be on this show. Please, at your earliest convenience go:
And fill out the form on Oprah's site suggesting Tommy be on this show. Americans especially, share your experiences of seeing him live and tell the show that he will be available in Sydney on that day because he happens to be on tour at the time.
If we can get Tommy on this show, the glass ceiling will be broken and THE WORLD will find out what we already know.
If we bowl them over with requests to have Tommy on the show, they WILL take notice!
Fingers crossed that this can happen!
Ultimate Master Class with Tommy Emmanuel!
Maton guitars is Proud to present the Ultimate Master Class with Tommy Emmanuel.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to see the World's Best Acoustic guitarist up close and Personal.
Appearing in New Castle on December 14th at Muso's Corner.
Congratulations on being awarded a Queen's Member of the Order of Australia for “Service to the music and entertainment industries as a guitarist, and to the community as a supporter of Kids Under Cover.”
We and the whole Maton Team would like to congratulate you on this.
Maton would like to congratulate Keith Urban on his 4th Grammy award. On Monday he was awarded the Grammy for 'Best Male Country Vocal Performance'.
On Saturday 15th January, Australian Guitar Great, Harvey James, lost his battle with Cancer at age 58.
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