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Hawaiian Slack Key with Jeff Peterson, Rich Ortiz to open
"Add the Peterson name to the top 10 list of slack key giants" "His manner is impeccable, his style exquisite" "Brilliant . . . Peterson raises the bar a few notches in both slack key and jazz" --Honolulu Advertiser
"delightful new CD, "Maui on My Mind," that cements his status as one of our leading, innovative exponents of Hawaiian slack key guitar. An exceptionally talented guitarist, fluent in a variety of styles from jazz and classical to slack key, Jeff is a multi-Na Hoku Award winner, honored both this year and in 2008 for Instrumental Album of the Year." The Maui News
Guitar virtuoso Jeff Peterson is a rising star of the next generation of slack key guitar players. A two-time Grammy winner, Jeff is quickly stretching the art of slack-key, using the styles open tunings to explore multiple genres with ease and talent. His virtuosity shines through not only in his traditional
slack key, but also in jazz, classical, big band tunes, and standards.
Local musician Rich Ortiz will open for Peterson and feature his original music.
Rich Ortiz's style is truly his own and his music is his soul. Ortiz, never a wallflower, believes he is the product of his family's cultural diversity and strengths. Since the age of seventeen he's focused all of his talents and time on his acoustic solo act, if you can call it that. Rich plays guitar, harmonica, and peddle bass (with his feet), and he turns heads with his vocals! He has opened shows for Ludacris, Hoobastank, Jeffrey Gaines, Ryan Montbleau Band, The Wood Brothers, Tea Leaf Green, Kracker, Merl Saunders, Melvin Seals, Jim Weider and the Drifters.
Inspired by artists like Jim Croce, James Taylor, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder and Willie Nelson, he says "I feel I have to change every gig around in order to grow as a musician." He plays six and twelve string acoustic guitar and chooses not to cultivate a target audience. He thinks "ideally the feeling of people who leave the room or listen to your CD should be one of making someone's day. What comes out of your tongue says a lot about your soul."
In 2006, Ortiz released his long awaited debut album, "Let It Be Life". Recorded with the help of Grammy winning producer, John Seymour, the album features live, unedited studio recordings of all original works. Soon after its release, "Let It Be Life" was listed as one of the Top-40 selling Funk/Blues albums on CD Baby, the #1 online record store for independent music.
In 2010, Ortiz released his sophomore album, "Face of a Lion", which features guest musician Kofi Burbridge (Derek Trucks Band).
As his passion for life grows stronger, so does the energy in his music. Rich is a truly rare, authentic talent.
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LocationUniversal Preservation Hall (View)
25 Washington Street
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
United States
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