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| Appearing Every Wednesday In November Harmonica Player, Guitarist Vocalist Enrico Granafei at Local 92 NYC Harmonica player, Guitarist vocalist Enrico Granafei will be featured every Wednesday in November at Local 92 on Mulberry street. Enrico. who studied harmonica with Toots Thielemans discovered the Hands-free chromatic harmonica when he met Vern Smith, the inventor of this innovative device. Since then playing in this solo situation has become his mission. Aware of the fact that this type of coordination was never explored before, Enrico has spent the last couple of decades perfecting this unique and innovative technique. From straight ahead Jazz to bossa nova to funk Enrico does it all making you think that it's two or 3 people playing. What they say: Bucky Pizzarelli, legendary jazz guitarists. What Enrico does playing two instruments at the same time is absolutely amazing. Vern Smith, inventor of the Hands-free chromatic harmonica. His technique has risen to levels that I did not even begin to anticipate. La repubblica, Italy The first musician in the world to have played jazz on the harmonica and guitar at the same time. Ted Curson, legendary trumpet player Amazing technique, I have never seen anything like this before. He's a mothe….er. Jean Charles Dukhan from TSF jazz, France A true genius Steve Turre, trombonist What Enrico does playing two instruments at the same time deserves more recognition. Occasional guest soloists may sit in on Enrico's gig. write your comments about the article :: © 2023 Jazz News :: home page |