Patrick Stilwell
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Blues, Rock and Country Mix
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Patrick Stilwell has recently released his debut CD, a stylistic stew of funky blues, retro rock, pop and acoustic country, entitled Kaleidoscope. Assisted by his live band, the Cyclones, the recording features 10 tracks of Stilwell's guitar playing and vocals. The CD is loaded with meat-and-potatoes 6-string work, Stilwell allowing room for smooth, singing solos which lean heavily on the blues more often than not. The song "Without Your Love" reminds the listener of a warmer sounding Cream or early Allman Brothers release, with a propulsive slide guitar break. Kaleidoscope will certainly gain Stilwell some new fans and help draw more attention to the Cyclone's live performances.
Pat grew up in southern Maryland, but didn't begin studying the guitar until he moved to Portland in 1981. In 1986, he moved to Seattle and fell in with the local blues scene. Pat started a group, the Cyclones, and began writing tunes featuring elements of blues, rock, country and pop. He cites as influences such heavyweights as Roy Buchanan, Danny Gatton, Link Wray, The Seldom Scene, The Country Gentlemen and Jimmy Thackery, as well as seminal rockabilly historians, NRBQ.
In the wake of Kaleidoscope, Stilwell has joined forces with fellow Seattle guitarist Mark Sexton to take the Cyclones to their next destination, whatever it may be. Sexton plays perfect counterpoint to Stilwell; his playing also a mix of rockabilly, rock and roll, and blues.
Contact Information
Patrick Stilwell
14654 203rd Ave SE
Renton, WA 98059
United States
Web site:
www.echotone.com
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Robert Chini
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Life Experience Drives Smooth Jazz Release
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Robert Chini's current CD World Without Tears is a collection of six smooth jazz and new age instrumentals blended with six vocal numbers. Spending almost two years recording the CD, Chini's determination to see his vision through results in a release which sends a clear message of hope and
draws on Chini's own personal life's experiences for it's lyrical content and overall vibe. "Gabrielle's Lullabye" and "Tranquil Moon" feature the contributions of new age artist David Arkenstone of Windham Hill. Chini's guitar work is song-oriented throughout--he focuses on melody and beautiful tone on every song, which perfectly suits the character of the CD. World Without Tears will do well for Chini as he uses it as a springboard into even more new projects.
A Southern California native, Robert started playing drums at the age of five. Influenced by jazz and R&B, he later learned to play guitar, bass and keyboards. He started the groupsHeat Treatment and In The Mood, the latter with former Iron Butterfly guitarist Bobby Hasbrook. Robert also played bass in the popular '80s group, England Dan and John Ford Coley. His writing partners have included Dean Pitchford (Fame), Peter Schless, Bob Gundry and Parker McGhee. Robert has written for several commercials, one of which won him and Academy Award for Best Musical Composition.
Chini plans a tour in 1999 to support the release of World Without Tears, and he is scheduled to play on the next live Windham Hill release of David Arkenstone's which will be filmed live on the A&E channel. He also plans a new CD for the year 2000.
Contact Information
Robert Chini
27036 Karibu Lane
Valley Center, CA 92082
United States
Web site:
www.musicats.com/robertchini.htm
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