Philly Joe's Resume
Skill Summery.
Predominantly a Jazz, Funk, Fusion & R n B Player I have been called on many times in my career for Rock, Country, Raga and a lot of the Standards. A schooled Musician with a ability to read and write charts. I have arranged and produced a couple of CD's including Aftershock's "Can you feel it" CD. I also play Guitar Synth. adding a whole other side to my sound.
Employment History
Show Stopers Philadelphia, PA 1969 - 1970 "Ain’t nothing but a House Party" was their one big hit
Gentle Persuasion Philadelphia, PA 1970 - 1971 East coast tour, Open-up for BB King and later for Kool and the Gang
Local Artist & Funk Bands Philadelphia, PA. 1972 - 1982 Played with many local Artist, Funk & Jazz bands in the local clubs
Elvis Act Philadelphia, PA 1982 - 1985 Worked with a very popular Elvis impersonator
Country, Country Rock Philadelphia, PA 1986 - 1991 Did a lot of side work, including some studio and demo session, in the local Phila., New Jersey and Delaware country seen.
Christian Rock & Funk Southern CA. 1992 - 1995 Moved to CA and got involved along with my wife in the Christian Rock world. Played some country for a country artist in Yucavalley CA.
Annie Graves Vancouver, WA 1995 - 1996 Local Christian recording artist. Play backup guitar and did some arranging for her.
Kevin King Vancouver, WA 1995 - 1996 Local Christian recording artist. Play backup guitar.
Point Blank Sacramento, CA. 1999 - 2003 Funk, R & B & Soul a Premier Sacramento Band
John Skinner Orchestra Sacramento, CA. 2000 - 2005 Sacramento Premier Big Band
Joy & Got Soul Sacramento, CA. 2001 - 2003 Funk, R & B & Soul a Premier Sacramento Band
Aftershock Sacramento / Placerville, CA. 2000 - 2007 A 9 Piece Tower of Power / Cold Blood type Funk Horn Band
Current Projects
Crime of Passion
R & B & Funk Band in So. CA.
Atrix
Jazz & Jazz Fusion, So. CA.
Education
Temple University 1979-1980 Phila., PA.
Theory and Harmony
Joe Sgro Early 1970’s Phila., PA.
Guitar technique and Jazz Theory.
Denis Sandoli Mid 1970’s Phila., PA.
Guitar technique and Jazz Theory.
Pat Martino Late 1970’s & in 2008 Phila., PA.
Guitar technique and Jazz Theory
still study with Pat whenever I can
Joe Federico Mid 1970’s - Present Cleminton, NJ
Guitar technique and Jazz Theory
still study with Joe whenever I can
Proficiencies
Creative, impromptu soloist & improviser. Very good ear. Quick to learn new tune. Excellent recording technique.