BAND MEMBERS HAVE INCLUDED:
Claudio Slon Jose Marino Larry Steen Aaron Serfati
Frank Fontaine John Leftwich Enzo Todesco Leo Nobre Will Phillips Pablo Medina Cristiano Novelli Leo Costa Antonio Santana Kiso Oliveira Micau Mick Lima Swagato Fernando Raio Sam Upton Tony Shogren Eric Gunnison Jeff Jenkins Bijoux Barbosa Eric Baines Brad Upton Bob Rebholz Mark Simon Gordon Sims Kevin Smith Mike Whited Mark Diamond Steve Ivey Paul Warburton Nat Yarborough Kirwan Brown Chuck Lamb Kim Stone Henrique De Almeida Bill Kopper Mark Klagstad Rich Chiaraluce Ken Walker Mark Dalio Jill Fredericksen Todd Reid Paul Romaine Pat Bianci Michael Berry Natalie Rene Chris Engleman Hugh Ragin Justin Adams Margueritte Juenemann
Raoul De Rossiter Aaron Snyder
Influences
JAZZ
Louis Armstrong
Joe Williams
King Pleasure
Eddie Jefferson
Dinah Wahington
Ella Fitzgerald
Nat King Cole
Lambert, Hendricks and Ross
Tony Bennet
Frank Sinatra
Duke Ellington
Oscar Peterson
Errol Garner
Monty Alexander
Bill Evans
Coleman Hawkins
Dexter Gordon
Charlie Parker
John Coltrane
Miles Davis
Wes Montgomery
Joe Pass
Jim Hall
Peter Sprague
George Benson
Jimmy Smith
Take Six
Bobby Mcferrin
Al Jarreau
Chick Corea
John Mclaughlin
Pat Metheny
AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC
Ray Charles
Stevie Wonder
Donny Hathaway
Bobby Womack
Al Green
Aretha Franklin
Chaka Khan
Maceo Parker
James Brown
BB King
Little Walter
Stevie Ray Vaughn
Jimmy Hendrix
Bob Marley
The Beatles
Led Zepplin
Santana
Omar
Meshell Ndegeocello
D'angelo
Jill Scott
Sting
Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young
James Taylor
Joni Mitchell
BRAZILIAN
Antonio Carlos Jobim
Joao Gilberto
Baden Powel
Luiz Bonfa
Cartola
Dorival Caymmi
Elis Regina
Rafael Rabello
Pixinguinha
Garoto
Jacob do Bandolim
Paulinho da Viola
Alcione
Elizeth Cardoso
Fundo de Quintal
Martinho da Vila
Joao Bosco
Gilberto Gil
Djavan
Caetano Veloso
Chico Buarque
Milton Nascimento
Ivan Lins
Tania Maria
Zimbo Trio
Cesar Camargo Mariano
Egberto Gismonti
Airto and Flora
Toninho Horta
Lenine
Chico Cesar
Rosa Passos
CAPE VERDEAN
Bius
Tito Paris
Nancy Viera
Cesaria Evora
Bana
Lura
Mayra
Djosinha
Dudu Araujo
Sara Tavares
Tcheka
Bau
Teofilo Chantres
Boy Ge Mendes
Orlando Pantera
LATIN
Hector Lavoe
Ruben Blades
Maraca
Pancho Sanchez
Cachao
Trio Los Panchos
Tito Puente
Gema e Pavel
Los Munequitos de Matanzas
WORLD MUSIC
Ali Akbar Khan
Paco De Lucia
Camaron de la Isla
Salif Keita
Waldemar Bastos
Zapp Mama
Mario Canonge
CLASSICAL
Andres Segovia
John Williams
Christopher Parkening
Heitor Villa Lobos
Bach
Mozart
Francisco Tarrega
Fernando Sor
Sounds Like
"Known for his incredible musical style and revered by all of his musical peers, Long plays Jazz and Brazilian style guitar like no other… Beautiful melodic music and captivating vocals will have you listening and looking for future performances. Truly elegant and sophisticated, Mitchell has a sultry and soulful way of astounding you with a command of the guitar that is pure musical excellence. Don’t miss this opportunity to see a rare international player of over 25 years in an intimate setting. Trust me there is only one Mitchell Long"
(Higher ground music)
"I believe that Mitchell Long’s The Organ Grinders with Gordon Sims on the Hammond B-3, and Mitchell Long on Guitar replicates and boldly extends the great and classic jazz tradition established by jazz greats Jimmy Smith, and Wes Montgomery. Sims weaves a masterful combination of solos, melody and base at once self-effacing, and then screamingly creative. Long's command of the guitar is deep and diverse; demonstrating a range - from classic to popular - that is cerebral, and also refreshingly modern. Together, this dynamic duo is more than amply complemented by the drum groves of Kevin Smith to deliver some of the best classic style jazz in the west. This unheralded local treasure is worth the patronage of jazz aficionados and local media alike"
(E. K. Torkornoo Des Moines, IOWA)
"The ensemble starts with some fine jazz music. A few tunes are played and everyone takes their turn at solos. Your awareness turns to delight as he takes the spotlight and runs away with the show. The evening truly belongs to Mitchell Long when he is featured strumming and singing, in perfect Portuguese, Brazilian tunes both familiar and originally new to your ear"
(Michele Mobely – Sugardaddy Jazz and Blues Magazine)
Mitchell Long is a guitarist, singer, percussionist, arranger and songwriter who can sing passionately in English, Portuguese and Cape Verdean Creole. His genre-jumping sound ranges from classic or contemporary American Jazz and Blues to authentic Brazilian, African, Cape Verdean and other world music styles.
Mitchell's performing, arranging and songwriting skills are inspired by his extensive studies and vast experience in world music, jazz, pop, Latin, soul, classical, rock and other folkloric genres. Mitchell brings over 25 years of professional experience to his craft as a side-man, group leader and solo show. For more bio, information and music visit:
mitchelllongmusic.com
As a sideman Mitchell has had the pleasure of working in performance or recording with a wide variety of well known artists in an eclectic mix of musical genres including;
POP, ROCK, R&B, BLUES, HIP HOP AND FOLK ARTISTS:
Julia Fordham
Vinx
Jurrasic 5
Ozomatli
Rudy Love and the Love Family
Low And Sweet Orchestra
Hazel Miller Band
Khaliah
Lionel Young Band
Paul Soderman & No Mercy
Billy Kent
Hi Fi Mo Fo JAZZ ARTISTS:
Dr Lonnie Smith
Herbie Mann
Ray Brown Jr.
Billy Tolles
Peter Sprague
Joe Bonner
Paul Mcandless
Rare Silk
Ron Miles
Art Lande
Nelson Rangel
Bill Summers
Zambieland
Angela Hagenbach
Brad Upton Quintet
Marguerite Juenemann
Sonya Vallet
Kim Stone
Cecily Gardner
Carol Bach-Y-Rita
Mary Ann Moore
Gloria Calomee
Nick Mancini
Cornerstone BRAZILIAN & LATIN JAZZ ARTISTS:
Rique Pantoja
Claudio Roditi
Chekere
Banda
La Choro Ensemble
Robert Kyle
The Latin Project
Otmaro Ruiz BRAZILIAN AND LATIN ARTISTS:
Sergio Mendes
Sambaguru
Katia Moraes & Pure Samba
Tita Lima
Renni Flores
Fabiana Passoni
Kleber Jorge
Marco Tulio
Pau Brasil & Chico Meira
Marta Santamaria
Roger Espinoza
Andrea Ferraz
Carlinhos Pandeiro de Ouro
Rojerio Jardim
Braziliando
Banda Constellacao CAPE VERDEAN AND AFRICAN ARTISTS:
Maria de Barros
Waldemar Bastos
Diva
Djosinha
Bau
Gardenia
Zerui de Pina and many others.
Mitchell Long Group is appearing tonight at Upper Manhattan Lounge in Manhattan beach 9 to 12 with Jose Marino, Frank Zottoli, Ritchie Garcia and Enzo Todesco - Brazilian, Cape Verdean, Jazz and original music.
Hi Mitchell, It was great meeting you the other day and hanging in the shop w/ your guitar! We'll find the chance for you to play one of my new guitars soon hopefully. Please stay in touch and if I can ever be of help....I'd be more then happy to to talk around the bench! All the best, Greg www.gregbrandtguitars.com
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