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Prashant Aswani is a vital, dynamic guitarist from Los Angeles, California (U.S.A.) who describes his style as indian rock fusion, as demonstrated on his latest release, "Duality".  His guitar of choice is an ESP: Prashant Aswani M-II. Aswani has played guitar since 1987, and clearly states his career goal, "To be a recording artist and producer."
When asked about his favorite effect for the guitar, Aswani replied, "Tube Screamer Overdrive," and mentioned his musicial goals, "Each song is an individual story with a beginning, middle, and end. If just one person can connect to my story then my goal has been accomplished." He would love to someday study classical Indian Vocal, and is currently listening to Hariprasad Chaurasia and Zakir Hussein. His greatest satisfaction? "Finishing an album. Every time I finish an album a sense of release occurs. I am then able to be free within my mind, body, and soul to create again," he states unequivocally.
Aswani lists ongoing and upcoming projects thusly, "I have recorded three new songs for "Revelation" with my new trio - myself, Joey
Heredia (drums) and Alex Evens (bass). We are gigging in LA in preparation for a tour and album. This tour will also include guitar seminars."
Guitar Nine Records visitors have compared the playing style and/or musical approach of Prashant Aswani to guitarists such as Greg Howe, Brett Garsed, Alessandro Benvenuti, Allan Holdsworth, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Tony MacAlpine, Richie Kotzen, Gianni Rojatti and others.
Aswani's discography (available here at Guitar Nine Records) includes several recording projects (Dino Fiorenza "It's Important", Martone "When The Aliens Come").
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Vol. 17, No. 2: Feb.-Mar. 2012
