Michael Biscotto
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Creating Instrumental Poetry
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Moon Landings, a new CD from California guitarist Michael Biscotto, is instrumental poetry which speaks of a universal and intensely personal spiritual awakening. Straddling a line cut somewhere between rock and new age styles, the guitar-oriented material is reminiscent of the melodic playing of Russ Freeman (when electric) and Craig Chaquico (when acoustic). Acoustic tracks such as "Jungle Moon" (each song has 'moon' in the title) display a subtle world influence, while the electric "Moon Walker" delivers a bluesy fusion sound. Joined by a band including Dean Lopes on drums, Don Randi on keyboards and Scott Richards on bass, Biscotto has produced an album with both space and grace - instrumental compositions that warm the heart and soul.
Originally from Brooklyn, Michael has been studying and playing guitar since his early teens. At the age of 15, he started his first band, Fat Legs, and began playing the New York club scene. It was through his music that Michael found solace and escape from the urban jungle in which he resided. He found a calming energy from trips up to Little Falls, New York, which was the beginning of the 'Biscottic style' (later blossoming during a two year spiritual journey to India. Michael's music is also influenced by artists ranging from Pat Metheny to Frank Zappa.
While working at Guava Sportswear, an apparel and promotional outlet, Biscotto aims to circulate his music out to an ever-widening audience.
Contact Information
Michael Biscotto
Guava Sportswear
20807 Belshaw Ave.
Carson, CA 90746
United States
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Michael Biscotto
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Dirt
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Jazz/Fusion Quartet From Down Under
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Featuring a selection of through composed music along with tracks of a more repetitive nature help balance out the listening experience on One Thing Led To Another, the latest CD from the Australian jazz/fusion quartet Dirt. Led by guitarist David Innocente (who wrote or co-wrote 9 of the 12 cuts on the disc), the group delivers a wonderfully loose, live-in-the-studio feel - probably because the tracks were recorded at Innocente's home with mobile recording equipment. Guitar-driven to be sure, Innocente has chops to kill for, marking his fluid solos with dynamics that build from sweet to ferocious, and back again, over juggernaut drumming and in-the-pocket bass. He's joined on the CD by Thom Mann on drums, Ben Fuller on bass and Chris Soole on tenor sax - check out these guys if you dig a new fusion experience.
The genesis of Dirt was in the year 2000 as a vehicle for David to play and record his own compositions. The group began as a trio, but was expanded to a quartet two years ago. Dirt started gigging quickly, and developed a repertoire of mostly originals and some cover tunes. The quartet always tries to put a twist and original spin on the covers they do (witness "Delilah" and "Caravan" off One Thing Led To Another). David considers himself heavily influenced by artists such as Wayne Krantz and John Scofield. The other members of Dirt also love jazz, but are also influenced by funk and rock music, striving to skillfully blend all three.
Innocente and the other members of Dirt continue to do shows and promote their new CD.
Contact Information
David Innocente
4/8 Cross Street
West Hindmarsh
South Australia, 5007
Australia
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Dirt
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