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Steve Giordano

About Me

Hi! I'm Steve Giordano, a jazz guitarist from Philadelphia,PA. I also compose and teach private and/or master class/workshops to serious minded musicians who must possess a sense of humor. Hmm? Is that an oxymoron? I am a recording artist and have recorded on several labels - Muse (1980) "Daybreak" and recently Criss Cross with trumpet great, John Swana "The Feeling's Mutual". I have toured several countries, most recently Italy, Sicily and Spain in various jazz ensembles.My music encompasses progressive jazz, impressionistic jazz, traditional jazz, electronic music, and free improvisation - not to be confused with avant guarde, which I thoroughly despise! My musical philosophy is based on musical discretion which of course expands with evolution but never to the point of losing touch with musical values.Current Projects: 1) Spacetet - my main band - playing original compositions and harmonically expanded jazz standards. I would call this interactive band's music "impressionistic jazz". Personal: Bob Meashey - trumpet/flugle horn Peter Cobb - alto sax Brian Howell - basses John Mosemann - drums/percussion Steve Giordano guitars2) Symbiosis a free improvisation group (see sound clip from Scenic Journey)3) various quartets, trios, and duos composed from this list of musicians:Eric Dutko - guitar Scott Sherwood - guitar John Swana - trumpet/EVI Joe Mullen - drums Brian Howell - bass John Mosemann - drums Dave Posmontier - organ George Mesterhazy - organ Tony Micelli - vibes Kelly Meashey - vocal Peter Cobb - alto sax John Blake - violin Kevin MacConnell - bass Mike Cosden - guitarMy hope in using Myspace is to network with musicians and fans of music and also to open up discussions about music and art in general.I will never sell out or dilute my art for monetary purposes.I also like to write articles about music from several perspectives including the audience's.Feel free to contact me about anything...Steve Giordano stevegiordano.com

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 8/22/2006
Band Website: stevegiordano.com
Band Members: “Let the Beauty of What You Love Be What You Do.” – Rumi.My intent is to express distinctly with clarity and beauty through music. To that end I play only with musicians whose music and purpose embody those same ideals. You will find many of their names listed in my biographical information, more importantly you will find them creating with me on my CDs as I create with them on their work. I will not dilute or compromise my music for material gain. I seek to remain pure in my creations. Expressionistic Music is My Way in Life.
Influences: Debussy, Ravel, Herbie Hancock, Joe Zawinal, Wayne Shorter, John Taylor, Wes Montgomery, ECM records, Ralph Towner, Eberhard Weber, Clause Ogerman, Florian Ross, Kenny Wheeler, John Abercrombie, Pat Martino, Jim Hall, Bob Meashey, John Swana, Dave Liebman, Chick Corea, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Bill Evans, Roy Buchannan, Holst, Delius, Baber, Ives, Jimmy Smith, Groove Holmes, Don Patterson, Paul Desmond, Jao Gilberto, Egberto Gismonti, Art Lande, Walter Carlos, Wendy Carlos, Scotty Moore, Oregon, Andrew Hill, Bobo Stenson, Maria Schneider, Gil Evans, Antonio Carlos Jobim
Sounds Like: Steve ........... Listen ......and ~
Record Label: Dreambox
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

May Full Moon Message - Journey with a Red Tailed Hawk

From my Friend - Christine Campbell May Full Moon Message I enter as Red Winged Blackbirds Announce Twilights approach I slow and turn all around Thanking the Guardians of Place I walk absor...
Posted by on Sun, 10 May 2009 19:43:00 GMT

Educational Musings "Transcribing"

Transcribing Question What's your view on transcribing? One teacher I had said you should be able to scat sing the solo you want to transcribe for ideas before figuring it out on the guita...
Posted by on Sun, 03 May 2009 13:18:00 GMT

Educational Musings "The Diatonic Trap"

The Diatonic Trap Question How do you improve what you can hear in your head though? I've heard that if you can't sing something, you're not really hearing it. I can sing some OK stuff bu...
Posted by on Sun, 03 May 2009 13:17:00 GMT

Educational Musings " Putting modes Together"

Putting Modes Together Question It seems that it comes down to trial and error in when putting modes together. I'd appreciate it if you could just give an example of two modes sound ...
Posted by on Sun, 03 May 2009 13:15:00 GMT

Educational Musings ...... "Character, Tones, Musical Tastes and Genres"

Character Tones, Musical Tastes, and Genres Question A window just opened as to the possibilities with experimenting. Are there common root progressions worth noting? And if so, do they re...
Posted by on Sun, 03 May 2009 13:13:00 GMT

All THE THINGS YOU ARE.......


Posted by on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:41:00 GMT

"Stellal" Steve, John Swana and Tony Micell

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"Falling Grace" by Steve Swallow

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Posted by on Mon, 27 Apr 2009 11:06:00 GMT

Symbiosis Trio Steve, John Swana and Tony Miceli - "Along Came Betty"


Posted by on Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:02:00 GMT

Symbiosis Trio Steve, John Swana and Tony Miceli


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