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Ken Andreoni

Slice Of Pi

About Me

Ken began playing the guitar about 25 years ago. He has found himself in just about every musical situation conceivable. He maintains a busy schedule of teaching, recording and live dates. He currently writes and performs with his jazz/fusion trio, Slice of Pi, which is currently recording a follow-up to their debut CD. He also performs with Chill FX and various other local groups. Over the years Ken has performed with a wide range of artists and bands. He has also been involved with studio recording projects, commercial music and has written guitar method books addressing improvisation and theory for the guitar. Ken frequently hosts clinics demonstrating technique and theory. He studied Jazz & Classical guitar at Wayne State University and Theory & Composition at Oakland University. Currently, Ken teaches theory and guitar instruction. Ken is a reputable guitar instructor, college educated and professional musician. He has made teaching and performing music a career. ..
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Member Since: 4/15/2006
Band Website: kenandreoni.com
Band Members: Slice of Pi--Ken Andreoni-Guitar, Kriss Bozek-Bass, Eddie Kohen-Bass, Lonnell Lewis-Drums/Percussion Chill FX--Ken Andreoni-Guitar, Craig Erquhart-Keys, Dana Gress-Saxophone, Moses Boquiren-Drums/Percussion, Chuck Branch-Bass
Influences: John Coltrane, Allan Holdsworth, Shawn Lane, Frank Zappa, J.S. Bach, Jimi Hendrix, my Grandpa, Joe Satriani, John Petrucci, Wayne Shorter, Steve Vai, Miles Davis, Joe Henderson, John McLaughlin, Igor Stravinsky, Frederic Chopin, Sonny Greenwich, Wes Montgomery, Charlie Parker, McCoy Tyner, W. A. Mozart, Steve Morse, Billy Cobham, Eddie Van Halen, L.V. Beethoven, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, Alessandro Scarlatti, Philip Glass, Dexter Gordan, Sonny Rollins, John Goodsall, Freddie Hubbard, Eric Alexander, Greg Howe, Chris Potter,Thelonious Monk, Mike Stern, Claude Debussy, Kool & The Gang, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Stevie Wonder, Buckethead, Eric Johnson, Frank Gambale, Scott Henderson, Gary Moore, Pat Martino, King Crimson, Tony Macalpine, Steve Khan, Paul Abler, James Brown, Earth Wind & Fire, Jeff Beck, Charlie Hunter, Stanley Clarke, Dennis Chambers, Trilok Gurtu, Bill Evans, Brett Garsed, Gary Willis, Lenny White, Chico Hamilton, Tony Levin, John Williams, Joe Pass, Joe DiorioShawn LaneFrank ZappaJohn ColtraneJ.S. Bach
Sounds Like:My style is very diverse. It takes on many genres (jazz, fusion, rock, classical, funk, pop, world music, country, metal). I listen to anything I can get my hands on and learn from it. All music has something to offer. To be a creative artist you must open your mind.
Record Label: Eklektic Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Chill FX gig May 3

This Saturday, May 3, I have a gig with Chill FX. We'll be at The Dearborn Center for the Performing Arts for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Dearborn. We'll be playing at 7:00 if anyone...
Posted by Ken Andreoni on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:40:00 PST

New Slice Of Pi CD

We are working on our second Slice Of Pi disc which will be titled "Pi Squared". Due out sometime this year. Peace, Ken
Posted by Ken Andreoni on Fri, 23 Mar 2007 09:55:00 PST

Method Books Being Published!

I'm currently working on getting the first of two books published though RA Editions, Inc.  The first of which will be a scale and arpeggio book in all keys.  The second will be a guitar the...
Posted by Ken Andreoni on Tue, 25 Jul 2006 08:37:00 PST

Purchase my Slice of Pi CD!!

If you'd like to purchase a CD for the group Slice of Pi, you can do so by going to www.guitar9.com.  Slice of Pi can be found under "go electric".  It can also be purchased at www.amaz...
Posted by Ken Andreoni on Fri, 26 May 2006 11:06:00 PST