James Lentini's "The Four Seasons" published in Mel Bay Anthology! Find here: Contemporary Anthology of Solo Guitar Music - by Charles Postlewate - 21290 | Mel Bay Publications http://www.melbay.com/product.asp?productid=21290
"A Song for Spring" and "Summer Groove" in the videos below are 2 movements from James Lentini's work "The Four Seasons" published by Mel Bay in an anthology (Fall 2009) edited by guitarist Charles Postlewate. The anthology includes original works that use all five fingers of the right hand, and this influences the style and level of difficulty of the works, which are written as "studies" to exploit the RH technique. (Classical guitarists usually play with the thumb and first three fingers only).
James Lentini's "Music for Brass" can be found at Capstone Recordings by clicking here - Grand Designs
James.. Lentini's "Dreamscape" can be found at MMC Recordings by clicking here - MMC New Century, Vol. 8
James Lentini's Fantasy for Flute and Guitar Performed by the Dearing Concert Duo Available on iTunes
Influences
Classical influences Julian Bream, John Williams (guitarist), Michael Lorimer. Others include Terry Kath, Joe Pass, Al Di Meola, Steve Howe, lots of others
Composers/Bands: Stravinsky, Berg, Harbison, Schwantner, Brouwer, The Beatles, Chicago, Deep Purple, and many more.
"Trust in the Lord"‚ is a large work for chorus, orchestra and soprano.
"Time Is On Your Side" is a throwback to my rock days back in Detroit in a band called Network. This was recorded in 1978 with me playing all guitars and singing lead vocals. I did the horn arrangement on this one too. Thought it would be fun to hear.
"Pacific Sunset" is another classical guitar piece written for Italian Guitarist Roberto Fabbri.
My "Official" Bio: James Lentini is an American composer and guitarist recognized for performances of his compositions worldwide. His works have been performed by distinguished solo artists such as guitarist William Kanengiser and by international ensembles including the Krakow Philharmonic Orchestra (Poland) and the Bohuslav Martinu Orchestra (Czech Republic). In addition to many commissions, his honors include first prize in the 2004 Choral Composition Contest at Bluffton College, the 2002 Segovia International Composition Prize, the Atwater-Kent Composition Award (first Prize), the McHugh Composition Prize, a grant from "Meet the Composer," and several awards from ASCAP. In 2003, Dr. Lentini participated as a juror in the Segovia International Guitar Competition in La Herradura, Spain. He has been a Visiting Artist at the American Academy in Rome, and his work has been featured in new music festivals throughout Europe and the United States. In 2007, Dr. Lentini accepted the appointment of Dean of the School of Fine Arts at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, overseeing the Departments of Music, Art, Theatre, and Architecture/Interior Design. From 2003-2007, Dr. Lentini served as the founding Dean of the School of Art, Media, and Music at The College of New Jersey. Previously, Dr. Lentini held the position of Professor of Composition at Wayne State University from 1988-2003, where he also served as Acting Chair and Associate Chair of the Department of Music. His works are published by MMB Music, Editorial de Musica Española Contemporanea, Acoma Editions, and the Society of Composers, Inc., and recorded on the Capstone, MMC, and CRS recording labels. In addition to composing, Dr. Lentini is a guitarist who has studied with William Kanengiser, Joe Fava, and Charles Postlewate. After completing undergraduate studies at Wayne State University in guitar performance and composition, he pursued a master‘s degree in composition at Michigan State University and a doctorate from the University of Southern California, where he studied composition with Robert Linn and Morten Lauridsen.
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Among God's creatures two, the dog and the guitar, have taken all the sizes and all the shapes, in order not be separated from the man.....Thanks for stopping by......Respect and Love....Mandy
hey dr. lentini, I just posted some of my tunes from my newest ep. if you have a chance, i'd love for you to take a listen to them. thanks! did you run in the half marathon this year?
Hi James. We have a publication to be proud of in the Contemporary Anthology. Thanks for advertising it on your myspace page. And thanks for the add.
Thanks for connecting and welcome to my circle of friends and colleagues where we discover new music without borders!
I hope you have a chance to explore my compositions and performing activities at my web site. You may also listen on the ReverbNation player: click here.
Amazing stuff!!! Stunning music, played with love and finesse. Lentini is the name of a small town 40 miles away from the city were I was born and grew up, Catania, Italy. Aloha, Nino Toscano By ninotoscano at 2008-09-04
Thank you for the add and for your support of my music. Please stop by the site and let me know what you think of "Twilight". It will be on I Tunes soon. Great to have you as a friend.
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Thanks very much for friendship James ... I like this opportunity to share our worlds... The Life of a man is made up of a series of dreams which write our history, as well as our children, who then start to write their own. I decided to continue writing mine as soon as I began to dream in early childhood. One doesn't need to stop the journey along the way. It is necessary to believe that the stars which light our way will never go out, and to continue to follow our dreams which inspire us in the most beautiful moments of our lives. If not, why is my star helping me to write so many fine melodies? I composed a suite for my dream, called " Melody for an Oscar", and I am convinced that one day someone will help me to reach for that Oscar in Hollywood, which I have always imagined in my dreams. WE CAN DO IT!. No matter what, my dreams have enhanced my musical creativity, and for that I am thankful. Warmest regards,
JIMMM: loved listening to your tracks here. the guitar playing is inspired and the writing is gorgeous. let's do a two families hang next time you're in so. cal. ok? -tim
Hi James, Thanks for the add and nice comment. Great l selections on your page. Yes, we did correspond a while ago, good to hear from you again. Best from LA John
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