Brett James Phillips
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Music Unlimited By Categorical Distinctions
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Phoenix guitarist and luthier Brett James Phillips submitted a CD-R containing 12 instrumental songs which cover a range of music styles, including acoustic, rock, trippy acid, and more. A serious player, Phillips uses both electric and acoustic guitars and a number of effects devices and/or recording techniques to create unique and diverse textures of musical expression. He has hand built his own instruments and recorded his music in his own studio. As evidenced by the songs on his CD-R, Phillips values highly the improvisational aspect of music, taking a number of chops-happy, jammy excursions over the sequenced backing tracks. "Painted Desert", for example, has a soaring theme, followed by a long, rock'n'classical harmonized improvisation. On Phillips' timeless acoustic tracks, you'll find some beautiful pieces of music.
Brett started playing the piano at age seven and picked up the trumpet and tuba while in high school. He first picked up the guitar at the age of nineteen, and also learned how to build and design acoustic and electric guitars at the Roberto Venn School of Luthiery. Brett started his own business in 1991, teaching private guitar and bass lessons as well as customizing and repairing stringed instruments. He also co-founded and helped operate the Cellar coffee house, largely as a music venue specializing in the development of new talent.
Phillips has plans to continue to play as a solo guitarist in the Phoenix area, building a fan base as well as helping other artists record their original music. He intends to keep writing, recording and performing his original compositions while remaining independent to maintain artistic control. Phillips has a 21-song acoustic CD planned for an April 1 release in the Phoenix area.
Contact Information
Brett Phillips
1426 E. Utopia Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85024
United States
Web site:
www.fsforecaster.com/brettsfretts
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Dave Morgan
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Fingerstyle Acoustic...And More!
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Full Circle, from guitarist Dave Morgan offers a collage of acoustic and electric instrumentals that combine elements of blues, jazz, rock and fingerstyle music. Primarily acoustic in nature, the CD contains thirteen strong melodic pieces reflecting Morgan's almost forty years of experience with the guitar. He uses an electric guitar as a solo instrumental or as supplemental coloration on several tracks, including "Peg's Waltz", "Oddbligatto" and "Scatbelly Blues". As the title might imply, the latter tune also contains a bit of scat singing, adding to the bluesy feel. Overall, Full Circle is a satisfying journey into Morgan's mind, and offers a lot for guitar lovers to enjoy.
Born forty-three years ago in East Liverpool, Ohio, Dave began playing guitar at the age of five. Well-rounded, he also integrated piano, trumpet and percussion into his repertoire, participating in band, orchestra and choir in high school. Dave later passed through a countless number of bands, but over the past seven to eight years has been focusing on fingerstyle guitar, alternate tunings and songwriting. Influences such as Phil Keaggy, Leo Kottke and Michael Hedges color his work, and his devotion to melody resulted in the songs making up Full Circle. Dave has also entered the "Guitar Wars" competition in Pittsburgh the past five years, always finishing in the top four.
Morgan is currently looking for management. Press kits are available on request.
Contact Information
Dave Morgan
P.O. Box 5255
East Liverpool, OH 43920
United States
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