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Dario Cortese
Country / Jazz / Rock



London,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/6/2009
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Member Since8/31/2006
Band MembersDepends on who i'm working with...
InfluencesToo many...
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Playing "Summertime" before the Larry Carlton Masterclass, 19th Nov 2008, at the Bedford, London. Justin Sandercoe on the other guitar, Dave Marks on bass and Darren Ashford on drums. Thanks to Charl Coetzee for the videoing and editing.

Playing "Spain" with Dave Marks (bass), Darren Ashford (drums) & Holger Skepeneit (keys). 26th Nov 2008, London. Thanks to Charl Coetzee for the videoing and editing.

Playing "Isn't She Lovely" with Dave Marks (bass), Darren Ashford (drums) & Holger Skepeneit (keys). 26th Nov 2008, London. Thanks to Charl Coetzee for the videoing and editing.

Jamming at the end of the Guitar Break

Playing bass with Rosalie Deighton and Steve Balsamo (The Storys) at the Borderline (London) Playing rhythm guitar for Brett Garsed

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   About Dario Cortese
Dario is quite simply a stunning player!

After graduating from CPM in Milan and studying with, amongst others, Frank Gambale, Maurizio Colonna, Ralph Towner, Steve Trovato and Richard Smith, Dario relocated to London to join the Guitar Institute’s faculty (ICMP).

As a guitar teacher he has more than 18 years of experience teaching in some of the most prestigious private schools and Universities in Europe. Dario has also headlined numerous master classes and courses for various organizations including Guitar Break, Guitar Getaways and International Guitar Foundation (IGF).

Dario's high standard as a session guitarist is legendary throughout Europe and the U.S. He has recorded TV ads, demos and album tracks for many different artists and has worked with some of the finest musicians and producers all over the world, including Paul Potts (Britain's Got Talent), Hayley Westenra, Larry Carlton (Michael Jackson, Steely Dan, Crusaders, etc), Albert Lee (Emmylou Harris, Hogans Heroes) Pete Vettese (Annie Lennox, Bee Gees, Allan Holdsworth, Jeff Beck, etc) and Bruce Bouton (two time CMA winner, Ricky Skaggs, George Strait and Garth Brooks to name a few).

An exceptionally accomplished live musician, Dario has performed alongside world-class artists on TV and Radio shows (including various BBC stations all over the UK) and in some of the best venues and festivals in Europe (including Pizza Express Jazz Café and Borderline in London).

Dario has written several books and hundreds of lessons for Steve Trovato’s Chameleon Music, he’s a regular contributor for Guitar Techniques magazine and in addition he has written and is responsible for much of the guitar coursework at the Guitar Institute.

This is what a few people in the business said about him:

Brent Mason
"OK Dario...I've decided you are not allowed to play "Hot Wired" anymore.. You play it too good!!!! Wonderful playing :)"

Steve Trovato
"His musicianship is outstanding. I have rarely known a multi-stylist guitarist that can truly play authenticly in virtually every style of pop and electric guitar."

Brett Garsed
"Hey Dario! Great playing on these tracks mate! It was a great pleasure to jam with you and the other great teachers from the Institute!"

Tom Hemby
"Hey Dario, Great playing! Cool lines and wonderful technique! Hope our paths cross sometime!"

James Mitchell
"Hi Dario, Primo Pickin!!! Great versatility and technique. You sound awesome!!!"

Prof. Richard Smith
"Dario Cortese is one of a rare breed of guitarists who throw themselves completely into a wide range of guitar styles, and are able to perfectly extract the essence from each one."

The sound clip 'Hot Wired' is composed by Brent Mason and performed by Dario.

Dario proudly endorses Ernie Ball Music Man and Timberline guitars.

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Playing "Tear It Up" with country guitar legend Albert Lee. Dave Marks on bass, Darren Ashford on drums and David Cash on keys.

Playing "Georgia On My Mind" with Dave Marks (bass), Darren Ashford (drums) & Holger Skepeneit (keys). 26th Nov 2008, London. Thanks to Charl Coetzee for the videoing and editing.

Messin' around after shooting the Slap Masterclass Video for Guitar Techniques at the Guitar Institute in London... (Charl Coetzee on cameras and editing)



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Jeff





Jun 27 2009 8:44 PM

Hi, thanks for the friendship... Peace, BigBends

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Jun 25 2009 5:22 PM

Thanks for adding my music page. Figured this was the best way to start so I can try and get people interested in buying the songs
HAKEN @THE PEEL.JULY.11th





Jun 19 2009 9:11 AM

Hi. Thanks for your friendship. We appreciate it. Cheers.
Hugo Pereira





Jun 17 2009 12:56 PM

Hi Dario Are you ok?Hope so. THANKS for the great things you taught me.
If some day you play in portugal just send me a mail ok.

Cheers

Hugo Pereira
Jamie Murray





Jun 7 2009 9:50 AM

your such a ninja man!
Alexandre Lapierre





Jun 5 2009 1:13 AM

Hi Dario, thank you so much for the add! I've watched some videos of you on Youtube. Isn't she lovely is unbelievable. I heared some tasty licks and Chops à la Guthrie Govan. Each notes you do is just bringing the other one. It is simply great! Thank you! I stole you some licks ;) Hoping to see you one day or maybe playing beside you on a gig! Bye

P.S.Scuse me for my poor English

Alexandre
MaRcO MeDdA





May 14 2009 3:22 PM

Ciao Dario, finalmente ho ascoltato i tuoi brani presenti qui sullo space e ti faccio i miei complimenti...sempre + grande! Nel mio space ho aggiunto una cover di SRV ... Scuttle Buttin ...naturalmente dedidcata a te che all'epoca mi facesti conoscere e apprezzare SRV, attualmente uno dei miei chitarristi preferiti! eheheh;)Facci un salto ad ascoltarla e fammi sapere! Saluti. Marco
Seymour Duncan UK





May 10 2009 7:17 AM

You bet Dario - we're at LIMS, Excel, London 11th -14th June stand number H2. Looking forward to meeting you and many thanks for your support. SD UK
Anna Leddra-Chapman





May 9 2009 6:37 PM

Hello Dario- thanks for the request- and kind words :)
Anna x
Kate Ceberano and Mark Isham





May 8 2009 6:16 PM

Hello! Just wanted to drop in and let you know that pre-orders for my new jazz standards album "Bittersweet" are now taking place! The first 100 pre-orders will receive a signed copy! Release date is set for May 5th, but you will get your copy a few days earlier! Kate and I are very excited about the record, and we can't wait for you to hear it. Head over to www.bittersweetthealbum.com to pre-order! Thanks! ~Mark
Cesar Pignata





May 6 2009 6:02 PM

Thank you very much, it was very kind of you!
Oh NO ITs POk !!!! [[[[neu shite songs]]]]





May 5 2009 6:20 PM

Rakocuuuuuuuunn
Thanks for the add!!!!
The DEVOLUTION is real and imminent....
Put you under cover!!!!!
How are you doing?
see you soon!


Giuseppe "JOSH" Villa





Apr 25 2009 8:08 PM

Dario, finalmente ho avuto il tempo di sezionare con attenzione la tua pagina di Myspace. Sei un chitarrista eccezionale, veramente impressionante! Complimenti per i pezzi mp3 e i video. Veramente bravo!
Paulinho Guitarra





Apr 21 2009 2:33 AM

Wow, Dario, Heart in chicken!
Deep!
MaRcO MeDdA





Apr 18 2009 10:12 PM

Non sò come esordire .... nn mi vengono le parole ... ah ecco ....CIAO DARIOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! sempre grandissimo!!! mi mankano le suonate assieme e le lunghe chiacchierate a base di musica. tutto bene in london?
Pierpaolo Frailis





Apr 15 2009 7:56 PM

Già era ora! GRANDE DARIO!
Donita Gwyn





Apr 12 2009 1:02 AM

Absolutely beautiful guitar music! Thanks so much for adding me to your list of friends here on my space! The honor is all mine. Here's wishing you and yours a wonderful Easter and endless possibilities now and always! Take care and stop by for a peek and a listen any time, as you are always welcome! God bless, Donita :o)
Anna Calvi - next show 7th July, msg for glist xx





Apr 8 2009 7:53 AM

<br />www.myspace.com/annacalvi<br />NEW SONG WITH DAVE OKUMU FROM THE INVISIBLE ON THE MYSPACE! x<br /><br /><br /><br />
SoundStationStudios Cagliari





Apr 7 2009 5:55 PM

Ciao Dario, certo che ne sono passati anni dall'ultima volta che ci siamo visti.... mi ricordo che ti eri appena preso la chitarra e stavi iniziando a studiare. Vedo che di strada ne hai fatta tanta....
Francesco
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Apr 7 2009 9:17 AM

Hi, Dario,

Thank you very much for the add and your message.
Very happy to be among your friends list!
Cheers.

J.F.
Osaka Girochin





Apr 4 2009 8:09 AM

Hi! Dario. <br />How are you? <br /> <br />April came. <br />At this time,there is a lot of starter as for something. <br /> <br />It is thought that I also work on music once in new feelings now. <br />Become a wonderful season for you. <br /> <br />Hereafter, I will be sincerely praying for wonderful every day of you. <br />Then, let's meet again.
BALCONTRIP





Mar 31 2009 11:40 PM

Thanks for the Add!!
Joe Meneghini





Mar 29 2009 8:39 PM

Hi Dario! Thanx so much for the add!
Keep in touch!
Joe
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Mar 27 2009 11:28 AM

STOPPING BY TO SHOW SOME LOVE AND RESPECT!!
BANDS CAN PROMOTE IN MY COMMENTS.
STOP ON BY AND CHECK OUT THE ARTIST OF THE WEEK!!
COME VOTE ON YOUR FAVORITE CRUE FEST PICS! OF '08!!
HAVE A KICK ASS JAMIN' DAY!!
KIM
Niels





Mar 15 2009 11:12 PM

Hey Dario!

Just wanted to say that your performance on the open mic night before last half-term was great! Spain is one of my all time favourite tunes :)

See you next thursday for some more insane country!
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