Neil Zaza - The Melodic Master
His guitar playing has defined modern day instrumental guitar the world over. His melodic compositions have not only changed the way musicians play, but what audiences demand out of their guitar heroes. To see Ohio native Neil Zaza's influential impact on guitar across the globe, merely tune into the legion of thousands of fanatical fans performing his international hit, "I'm Alright" on YouTube. Neil's trademark "singing" and lyrical guitar style is easily recognizable and can only belong to one man: Neil Zaza.
"It's always been about the song for me," states Neil. "I remember all the tunes that really moved me when I was growing up and it wasn't about the guitarist playing 128th notes. It was about an inexplicable connection I felt drawing me to wear out my records as I couldn't get enough of that rush of the song itself! That's what I try and do with my music today. It's always about the song!"
Neil Zaza worldwide touring has cemented him as a true guitar phenomenon. He's played alongside and shared the stage with such guitar luminaries as Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, and Nuno Bettencourt. His recordings feature collaborations with Van Halen's Michael Anthony, Dream Theater's Jordan Rudess, drumming legend Steve Smith, Peter Frampton among others.
Neil Zaza's mastery of the guitar amasses accolades from all sources. While he continues to transform the world of instrumental rock music one melody at a time, it's his fiery interpretations of holiday repertoire fused with Classical melodies and classic Rock that is the basis for his One Silent Night… concert series. Neil, his band, and an orchestra/choir aren't just performing holiday music with One Silent Night...-they are literally reinventing it!
Now, with his latest release entitled 212, Neil has set the melodic bar even higher with a project taking his melodic stylings to even greater heights. 212 boasts songs that put composition and melody on par with his stunning guitar prowess. The combination is deadly and sure to set the watermark for how expressive and emotive a guitarist can be.
The Band:
Neil Zaza - All Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Mandolin, Programming
Garrett Janos - Drums
Fabio Colella - Drums on 6,7
Walter Cerasani - Bass on 3,5,6,7
Todd Rogers - Hammond B3, Piano
Brian Campbell - Additional guitars on 9
Timothy M Bradford - Piano on 5
Produced by Neil Zaza
All arrangements by Neil Zaza
All songs written by Neil Zaza (except Wild Horses by Neil Zaza & Brian Campbell and The Beauty by Brian Campbell)
Tracklisting:
1- Magnus 212
2- Go!
3- King of the World
4- Is This Wonderland?
5- To the Moon and Back
6- Baroque Sky
7- If This is Goodbye
8- Wild Horses
9- The Beauty
10- Message in a Bottle
11- Take On Me
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