Neil Zaza
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| Neil Zaza | ||
|---|---|---|
| Background information | ||
| Origin | Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | |
| Genre(s) | Instrumental rock | |
| Years active | 1992 - Present | |
| Website | www.neilzaza.com | |
Neil Zaza is a melodic instrumental guitarist who has become well known for his technical accuracy and adaptation of classical works by Bach and Mozart into his own blend of neo-classical, melodic, guitar instrumentals. His first CD release resulted in an invitation to appear as a guest soloist with The Hartford Symphony Orchestra His CDs often include guest appearances by veteran musicians including:
- Jordan Rudess - keyboard player from Dream Theater appears on his When Gravity Fails CD;
- Michael Anthony - bass player from Van Halen appears on his When Gravity Fails CD and his current studio project in progress;
- Steve Smith and Ross Valory - from Journey appeared on his Staring at the Sun CD.
He has also shared the stage with notable guitarists such as Joe Satriani. His two Disc set One Silent Night was recorded live at the Palace Theatre in Cleveland with the backing of the 60 piece Cleveland Rock Orchestra and features his adaptation of popular Christmas songs to his melodic style.
[edit] Discography
- Two Hands One Heart (1992)
- Thrills and Chills (1993)
- Sing (1996)
- Ten Zen Men (1996)
- Snap Crackle Pop - Live (1997)
- Staring at the Sun (2001)
- One Silent Night Volume 1 (2002)
- One Silent Night Volume 2 (2002)
- Melodica (2004)
- When Gravity Fails (2006)
