Mark Holzinger
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An Expression Of Various Styles
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San Francisco based solo guitarist Mark Holzinger submitted his eight song instrumental CD-R, Just Thinkin' Out Loud, an expression of the various styles he has developed over the decades as a professional musician. Free-flowing, melodic, intricate, expertly performed and intricately arranged, Holzinger has managed to deliver an engaging collection of tunes sure to hold the interest of even the most jaded of fans of instrumental acoustic music. All the instrumentals are originals, except for a well chosen cover of Lennon/McCartney's "In My Life" and the tune, "All The Things You Are". Holzinger;s originals are irresistible melodic gems which still offer compelling moments of improvisation and embellishment. Well done.
Mark wears many hats. Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area, he always enjoyed playing in bands with bass, drums, piano, horns, violin, vocals and even big bands. But Mark also spent a lot of time practicing and performing unaccompanied, not really knowing that this would have a huge impact on his musical future. Since returning to to his San Francisco roots in 1995, he has recorded and performed regularly at local venues and music festivals. He has released many CDs, among them a 2002 release with the 11 piece western swing band Lost Weekend, and his jazz-funk release with Groove.Org. Mark was the lead guitarist in the musical "Cumberland Blues" featuring music by Garcia/Hunter. A cross section of the artists he has played with include Big Joe Turner, Marvin Gaye, Ricki Lee Jones, Charlie Hunter, David Baker, Mark Isham and Vinnie Coliuta.
While performing concerts and festivals, Holzinger makes his living providing entertainment at restaurants, weddings, parties and private events. He has continuous,engagements on the Hornblower Yachts, Gordon's House of Fine Eats, Jupiter Lounge, and Italian Colors, where he strolls through the restaurant with a remote wireless guitar system.
MP3 Songs
She's Back
Jack & Helen
Contact Information
Mark Holzinger
20 Romolo Pl. #9
San Francisco, CA 94133
United States
E-mail:
Mark Holzinger
Web site:
www.markholzinger.com
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Phil Herbert
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Rock-Fusion, Country-Jazz
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Calling his music melodic rock fusion country jazz, UK axeman Phil Herbert submitted a twelve-song CD-R entitled Express Yourself. All the various style categorizations Herbert has chosen are really there to describe the variety of instrumental tunes he has put together on his album, as he states, "There is so much to explore on this God-inspired instrument, and just to stick to one style, in my opinion, is not good for musical growth." The tracks demonstrate a wide range of production quality - perhaps they were recorded over a longer period of time, but Herbert is certainly a gifted player who has absorbed a good deal of Satriani influence, and can really make an instrumental rock track sing. Perhaps on a full length album release he can focus a bit more - going with his stylistic favorites or strengths, but Express Yourself is an entertaining listen, and a good introduction to the work of Phil Herbert.
Born in Shrewsbury, UK in 1968, Phil started playing guitar in 1979, and he's had no formal guitar training other than his first chords and scales. After many hours of practice and dedication, in 1994 he placed in the Guitarist of the Year competition, playing live on stage with top session players such as Charlie Morgan, Felix Krish and Hugh Burns. In 1996 he placed in another Guitarist of the Year contest - second place. Then in 2000, he placed in yet another Guitarist of the Year competition, taking second place again. Phil names major influences such as Brian May, Edward Van Halen, Randy Rhoads, Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Vai, and Joe Satriani. Artists such as these were the building blocks for the style and skill he brings to the table today.
Herbert's CD-R release can be purchased from his web site.
MP3 Songs
Breathless
Express Yourself
Contact Information
Phil Herbert
United Kingdom
E-mail:
Phil Herbert
Web site:
www.philherbert.moonfruit.com
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