Mitchell Long

Music:

Member Since: 1/9/2006
Band Website: mitchelllongmusic.com
Band Members: BAND MEMBERS HAVE INCLUDED:
Claudio Slon
Jose Marino
Larry Steen
Aaron Serfati
Otmaro Ruiz
John Leftwich
Cristiano Novelli
Leo Costa
Antonio Santana
Kiso Oliveira
Micau
Mick Lima
Swagato
Fernando Raio
Sam Upton
Tony Shogren
Eric Gunnison
Jeff Jenkins
Bijoux Barbosa
Eric Baines
Brad Upton
Bob Rebholz
Mark Simon
Gordon Sims
Kevin Smith
Mike Whited
Mark Diamond
Steve Ivey
Paul Warburton
Nat Yarborough
Kirwan Brown
Chuck Lamb
Kim Stone
Henrique De Almeida
Bill Kopper
Mark Klagstad
Rich Chiaraluce
Ken Walker
Mark Dalio
Jill Fredericksen
Todd Reid
Paul Romaine
Pat Bianci
Michael Berry
Natalie Rene
Chris Engleman
Hugh Ragin
Justin Adams
Margueritte Juenemann
Influences: JAZZ
INFLUENCES
Louis Armstrong
Joe Williams
King Pleasure
Eddie Jefferson
Dinah Wahington
Ella Fitzgerald
Nat King Cole
Lambert, Hendricks and Ross
Tony Bennet
Frank Sinatra
Duke Ellington
Oscar Peterson
Errol Garner
Monty Alexander
Bill Evans
Coleman Hawkins
Dexter Gordon
Charlie Parker
John Coltrane
Miles Davis
Wes Montgomery
Joe Pass
Jim Hall
Peter Sprague
George Benson
Jimmy Smith
Take Six
Bobby Mcferrin
Al Jarreau
Chick Corea
John Mclaughlin
Pat Metheny

AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC
INFLUENCES
Ray Charles
Stevie Wonder
Donny Hathaway
Bobby Womack
Al Green
Aretha Franklin
Chaka Khan
Maceo Parker
James Brown
BB King
Little Walter
Stevie Ray Vaughn
Jimmy Hendrix
Bob Marley
The Beatles
Led Zepplin
Santana
Omar
Meshell Ndegeocello
D'angelo
Jill Scott
Sting
Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young
James Taylor
Joni Mitchell

BRAZILIAN
INFLUENCES
Antonio Carlos Jobim
Joao Gilberto
Baden Powel
Luiz Bonfa
Cartola
Dorival Caymmi
Elis Regina
Rafael Rabello
Pixinguinha
Garoto
Jacob do Bandolim
Paulinho da Viola
Alcione
Elizeth Cardoso
Fundo de Quintal
Martinho da Vila
Joao Bosco
Gilberto Gil
Djavan
Caetano Veloso
Chico Buarque
Milton Nascimento
Ivan Lins
Tania Maria
Zimbo Trio
Cesar Camargo Mariano
Egberto Gismonti
Airto and Flora
Toninho Horta
Lenine
Chico Cesar
Rosa Passos

CAPE VERDEAN
INFLUENCES
Bius
Tito Paris Nancy Viera
Cesaria Evora
Bana
Lura
Mayra
Djosinha
Dudu Araujo
Sara Tavares
Tcheka
Bau
Teofilo Chantres
Boy Ge Mendes
Orlando Pantera

LATIN
INFLUENCES
Hector Lavoe
Ruben Blades
Maraca
Pancho Sanchez
Cachao
Trio Los Panchos
Tito Puente
Gema e Pavel
Los Munequitos de Matanzas

WORLD MUSIC
INFLUENCES
Ali Akbar Khan
Paco De Lucia
Camaron de la Isla
Salif Keita
Waldemar Bastos
Zapp Mama
Mario Canonge

CLASSICAL
INFLUENCES
Andres Segovia
John Williams
Christopher Parkening
Heitor Villa Lobos
Bach
Mozart
Francisco Tarrega
Fernando Sor

Sounds Like:"Known for his incredible musical style and revered by all of his musical peers, Long plays Jazz and Brazilian style guitar like no other… Beautiful melodic music and captivating vocals will have you listening and looking for future performances. Truly elegant and sophisticated, Mitchell has a sultry and soulful way of astounding you with a command of the guitar that is pure musical excellence. Don’t miss this opportunity to see a rare international player of over 25 years in an intimate setting. Trust me there is only one Mitchell Long"
(Higher ground music)

"I believe that Mitchell Long’s The Organ Grinders with Gordon Sims on the Hammond B-3, and Mitchell Long on Guitar replicates and boldly extends the great and classic jazz tradition established by jazz greats Jimmy Smith, and Wes Montgomery. Sims weaves a masterful combination of solos, melody and base at once self-effacing, and then screamingly creative. Long's command of the guitar is deep and diverse; demonstrating a range - from classic to popular - that is cerebral, and also refreshingly modern. Together, this dynamic duo is more than amply complemented by the drum groves of Kevin Smith to deliver some of the best classic style jazz in the west. This unheralded local treasure is worth the patronage of jazz aficionados and local media alike"
(E. K. Torkornoo Des Moines, IOWA)

"The ensemble starts with some fine jazz music. A few tunes are played and everyone takes their turn at solos. Your awareness turns to delight as he takes the spotlight and runs away with the show. The evening truly belongs to Mitchell Long when he is featured strumming and singing, in perfect Portuguese, Brazilian tunes both familiar and originally new to your ear"
(Michele Mobely – Sugardaddy Jazz and Blues Magazine)
Type of Label: None