Phil Rose
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Out of 103 votes - Similar Artists: Acoustic Alchemy, Phil Keaggy, Laurence Juber
Out of 103 votes
- Location: Santa Cruz, California, United States
- Genre: Jazz » Smooth Jazz
Editor's review
Had a hard day? Or is it just Sunday afternoon and you're looking to kick back under the lazy sun? Santa Cruz guitarist Jay Rose provides an easygoing soundtrack of soothing melodies that'll wisk away stress and lift the burdens right off your back.
Biography
Jay picked up his brothers guitar at age 8 and has never given it back. He played in progressive metal rock bands in the 70's, but turned to more Acoustic/Fingerstyle music in the 80's and has mostly stuck with that. In his music, he prefers to emphasize melody and composition over flash, but will try a spiffy lick now and again. He enjoys most styles of music, from Acoustic Alchemy to Led Zeppelin, from Jobim to Rush, from Yes to Ravel. Influences have included most of the guitar greats, known and unknown, expecially Martin Taylor, Steve Howe, Chet Atkins, Eric Johnson, Phil Keaggy, Johnny A, Robben Ford and many more. He sincerely hopes you find something in his hodgepodge of musical styles that you might like.
