In no particular order: John Scofield, Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, Scott Henderson/Tribal Tech, Wayne Krantz, Allan Holdsworth, Bill Frisell, Mike Stern, Pat Metheny, Joe Henderson, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Brecker Bros., Aquarium Rescue Unit, Michel Camilo, Bill Evans, Wayne Shorter, Steve Vai, Woody Shaw, Dave Liebman, Vic Juris, Art Blakey, Steve Reich, Conlon Nancarrow, Stravinsky, Shawn Lane, Scott Johnson, Robben Ford, Ben Monder, Tim Berne, Chick Corea, Glenn Ginn, Dan Phillips, Brand New Heavies, Erykah Badu, James Taylor, Kurt Rosenwinkel...
Eric Klotz grew up in northwestern Iowa and began playing the guitar at the age of 9. He holds a bachelors and masters in music performance from Minnesota State University Moorhead, where he studied jazz with Glenn Ginn, a University of North Texas graduate, and Dan Phillips, a Berklee College of Music/Northwestern University graduate. Eric has been privileged to perform in a variety of contexts such as rock coverbands, jazz/fusion groups, solo classical, and studio session work. He has also been fortunate to teach guitar as the Adjunct Guitar Instructor at Minnesota State University Moorhead, through various music stores, and currently maintains a private teaching studio. He currently is involved in a few new projects and continues to lead his own group, the Eric Klotz Trio.
Great to now have you as one of my "fretboard brothers" on Myspace Eric! Please let me know when your trio releases a recording. I would very much like to get a copy. God bless you, Tim
Got to catch a good portion of the show last night and really enjoyed it. I know it wasn't the typical "jazz" setting, but really liked your interpretations of some great standards.
hey eric! thanks so much for your kind words...it's always nice to meet a fellow, like-minded human. ummm, your influences??...wayne krantz, bill frisell, ben monder...what a bunch of hacks! kidding. i hope it's not too early in our friendship for e-sarcasm. peace and love.
I really enjoyed your playing at IMC last week (I was one of the deans) and I love your original compositions, really good stuff. Your humility on the stage was also very inspiring, you seem to be very selfless with your music and seeing it really moved me to aim for a similar relationship with my own musical pursuits. Thanks for your tips on comping and I wish you the best with your music.
Thank you for the friendship and for your kind words !!!Great playing Eric !!!I am glad to be your friend on my space !!!All the best from Paris !!!!Peace !!!Daniel
Hi Eric! The same to you - great and very special songs. Just like to listen to them, good vibes and good sound. Let's stay connected. best to you from Denmark Simon
Good to hear. I'm actually living in Seattle,getting into recording live shows with video and audio and providing a dvd to the artist. Its a great place!
Well, I don't have a giftcard to offer, but I do have good news! The Berklee audition is going to be on December 7th at the Chicago Acadamy for the Arts. So, obviously, I will be in town some time around that date. I'll probably send you another super-long email once I figure out more details.
