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Tom Bekeny
For the last 40 years, Tom Bekeny, has been primarily known to people as a Bluegrass mandolinist and fiddler (The Kathy Kallick Band, High Country, Bangers and Grass, Laurie Lewis). But, for the last 15 years he has focussed his energy on playing Jazz mandolin with his trio The Missing Man Quartet. In August of 2013, he released a cd of straight ahead Jazz entitled "Jazzolin" which has garnered some very positive reviews by Jazzmando.com, Jazz Weekly, and Mandolin Cafe. Jazzolin will also be reviewed in the upcoming Winter 2014 issue of Mandolin Magazine. In addition to performing and recording Tom also teaches mandolin.
Tags
Ted Eschliman, Jazzmando.com, 8/8/13: " [In Jazzolin]…he captures the nuance
of phrasing and articulation like a veteran saxophonist and the delicate but
supportive comping of a battle hardened session jazz guitarist…master of fret
and pick he attacks each track with a balance of confidence and gentle abandon."
Mandolin Cafe, 8/8/13: "A terrific new recording from Tom Bekeny…impressive jazz chops…"
George W. Harris, Jazz Weekly, 10/10/13: "…a swinging set of standards with a few surprises and a hopping little trio…clever without sounding like a novelty… good show!"
Primary Instrument
Mandolin
Location
Oakland
Willing to teach
Beginner to advanced
Credentials/Background
I've been teaching for 30 years, both individual students and groups at various music camps. I charge $60.00 per hour and teach out of my home.
Music
Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson
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