Really, I play with many fine players -- thus the "& Friends"; but here's the ever-growing list: David Savage (keys) Joe Reda (bass) Jason LaMarca (drums) Juan Bonini (percussion) Michael Meredith (vocals) Rafael Pereira (pandeiro) Shannon Wickline (keys) Ben Taylor (drums) Jon Schwenke (bass)
LOTS, but here are a few who really made an impact on me in my formative years (in chronological order)... Brian May Allan Holdsworth Jeff Beck Robben Ford Beatles Weather Report
Sounds Like
Sounds like... hmm... I sound like Cooper Tisdale -- my music is unique, right? :-) ... OK, maybe this will at least provide you some parameters... influenced by the likes of Allan Holdsworth, Jeff Beck & others who had distinctive voices... I'm really too close to my material, so how about posting a comment or shooting me an email to let me know what YOU think.
“Live in Atlanta" by CT & Friends, is a stunning release. Very, very good indeed.” … Peter Merrett, Radio Station PBS-FM 106.7, Melbourne Australia
“Cooper represents a clear link between Fusion and Jam with a real gift for playing notes that have meaning.” … Rick Calic, Jazz Rock World, Redwood CA
“I haven’t heard such a genuine jazz/rock album for quite some time!” … Pascal Dorban, Radio ARA, Luxembourg
“Killer Chops!” … John W. Patterson, JazzRock-Radio, Wake Forest NC
“Bold! Complex! Tasty! All three apply to Cooper Tisdale’s new release.” … Dean, FusionGroovin, Bedford NY
“Cooper’s Live in Atlanta CD is extremely enjoyable.” … Randy Allar, The Fusion Show, WCSB 89.3 FM, Cleveland OH
“No collection is complete without this one - really great!” … Gi Dussault, Upper Room Radio Show, CT
"A sincere, emotive songwriter and an elegant player." … Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"The rock/jazz synthesis is as natural and fulfilling as it is hard to label." … Creative Loafing
"When he hits on a bluesy riff and extrapolates from there, there's no doubt just how good this guy is." … Atlanta Press
COOPER TISDALE BIO:
Cooper Tisdale has caught the ears of listeners from Canada to the coast of Georgia with his soulfulness and eclectic mix of music. Although this guitarist's music can be described as jazz/rock, his influences encompass many genres.
After studying at California's Guitar Institute of Technology, Cooper returned to Georgia and began his music career, performing everything from rock to jazz and funk. He has performed at Radio City Music Hall with the Indigo Girls and at Carnegie Hall with Kristen Hall. He has shared bills with Chet Atkins, Steve Morse, REO Speedwagon, 311, Grover Washington, Jr., the Nixons, and Spyro Gyra. He has also performed with members of The Band, the Crusaders, and Earth, Wind & Fire.
His own diverse abilities are Cooper's greatest assets. Aside from performance, he devotes time to writing and has released two independent CDs, "Face Up" and "Up From Down" on Under The Hill Records. "Cooper Tisdale & Friends Live in Atlanta", his third and latest CD on the Jammates Records label, delivers a stellar live set of contemporary rock/jazz fusion. Tisdale offers up all original material chocked full of thoughtful melodies and powerful performances by his bandmates. This line-up of the Cooper Tisdale & Friends features David Savage (keys), Joe Reda (bass), Jason LaMarca (drums) and Juan Bonini (percussion), with guest appearances by Michael Merideth (vocals) and Rafael Pereira (Pandeiro).
Often heard on radio stations as varied as his influences, Cooper Tisdale's music translates into live performances that the Toronto Star called "emotionally charged," and the Simcoe Reformer described as "captivating."
Hi, just wanted to let you know we are excited that our songs are now on I-Tunes, Rhapsody,E-Music, Amazon, and Napster for .99 cent downloads. Much love to you, and thanks for listening and hanging with us on myspace! anne-marie and green bracelet
We hope you can join us for this 1st annual 3 day festival in Loganville,Ga. We are musicians helping women and childrens' shelters in our North Ga. area. $1 raffles all weekend long, win great merch donated by local business'. May 1,2,3 at Atmosphere on Hwy 78. Only $10 per day. bring wristband back for discount at the door . Hope to see you there. Check out all the great bands playing.
When I listen to Cooper, I think of a style all his own. We all want to compare but Cooper is in a class with few members... think Stevie Ray Vaughn, Miles Davis, Hendrix.... He's original. Few even make the mark like Cooper. Best to you my Friend. Gordon
Hello there Cooper, i just got my hands on a copy of your live in Atlanta show and spent hours figuring out those pentatonic changes in Keepin'On. Great song my friend very inspired. Best wishes, keep on writing music!! :-)
