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ERIC ABATE

About Me

Eric Abate-guitarist, composer, performer, teacher and band leader-grew up in Lyon, France. He attended the acclaimed Aimera Jazz School of Music where he studied for three years with some of France's finest jazz players. He performed with various groups in France before moving to the U.S. in 1989; living in Oregon, Eric has had the opportunity to perform with various groups on the West Coast. He played and directed the band "Lazoo", a jazz-fusion group from Eugene, Oregon for 10 years. His current jazz trio, WEIII, is up and coming in Portland, Oregon.
Eric's teaching style is fresh and original, helping students of all ages and levels create their own style and discover their inner song.
Eric is an accomplished musician with more than 30 years of musical experience. His passion to play transcends into his own creativity and captivates any attentive soul.
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Member Since: 10/17/2006
Band Members: Eric Abate:guitar Will Moye:bass Edwin Colman III:drum Sylain Duplant:bass
Influences: Miles Davis, Pat Metheny, Steve Kahn, John Scofield, Pat Martino, Bireli Lagrene, Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin, Mike Stern, Scott Henderson, Wes Montgomery, Robin Ford, Marcus Miller, Jaco Pastorius, Alain Caron, Michel Cusson, Jim Hall, Andy Summers and many more.
Sounds Like: Modern jazz, jazz fusion, world, Brazilian, Cuban, French rap, classical influence
http://www.BannerBreak.com/ - Free Banner MakerWEIIIJazz Trio & Beyond:Like a never-ending compliment, "WEIII" takes jazz to a new exuberant high."WEIII" musicians, Will Moye-Bass, Eric Abaté-Guitar and Edwin Coleman III-Drums come together as a natural evolution stemming from the band "Lazoo". Lazoo, a jazz-fusion/funk band performed for ten years penetrating clubs and festivals on the west coast from Seattle to Los Angeles, continuously packing a full house. Numerous CD’s were born and recorded as a result of the creative force of these experienced musicians. Diverse cuts were played on air through radio stations as an effect of their experienced popularity and appreciation.Now, "WEIII" a focused Jazz Trio of seasoned musicians will take listeners to a new level of music vibration through reinvigorated jazz standards, groove improvisations and drum & bass infections overlaid with an infiltrating landscape of guitar. This reinvented group will be sure to transport you and stimulate your imagination as they express this new vision of their musical extension.
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