Tolis Zavaliaris: Electric/Acoustic nylon fretless/Synth guitar
Pete Lockett: Percussion
Laurence Cottle: Bass
Fergus Gerrand: Percussion
Neil Angilley: Piano
Babis Margaritidis: Drums/ Percussion
Hugh Richardson: Bass
Daffy: Clarinet
Bruce Game: Vocals
Mark Bobb: Violin
Influences
Pat Metheny, Alan Holdsworth, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Chick Corea, Tim Miller, Mick Goodrick, Steve Lukather, Robben Ford, Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, Van Halen, Richie Kotzen, Toto, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Whitesnake, Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Night Ark, Laco Tayfa, Yasmin Levy, John Maclaughlin, Aziza Moustafa Zadeh, Michael Brecker, Janek Gwizdala Project, Sting, Peter Gabriel Jojo Mayer and many more inclouding all World Ethnic music.
Sounds Like
Tolis Zavaliaris Project "Sounds From The Past"
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Currently band leader for Tolis Zavaliaris Project and teacher at the London Institute of Contemporary Music, Greek born Toils Zavaliaris has been performing throughout U.K and Greece for more than ten years. Experienced session guitarist/song writer/producer, he has worked with some of the top producers in London such as Peter Greenwall (Flop-Star), Benny D(Depeche Mode), John Robertson (Morcheeba), David Crefield (Kaiser Chiefs) to name a few. His unique sound and versatility blends sounds from rock and modern jazz/fusion to Eastern European music. Tolis works as a guitarist with world famous violinist Vanessa Mae. Tolis also is a contributor for the Guitar Techniques and All Out Guitar Magazines. HIS SOLO DEBUT ALBUM "Sounds from the past" IS OUT AND AVAILABLE NOW ON LINE! Stay in tune for more infos and music. For the moment enjoy a small preview of the album.
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"Here are some very kind words from some beautiful people"
"Professor Richard Smith"
Studio/Jazz Guitar Department
USC Thornton School of Music
Los Angeles, California
' I met Tolis Zavaliaris through a fantastic masterclass he presented for my students from the University of Southern Caliifornia. We were all completely blown away by not only his original music and sounds, but his articulate knowledge of the genres, genuine passion, and masterful guitar work. Tolis Zavaliaris is the real deal, one of those rare performer/composers who make their bold visions into reality and bring us all along for a wonderful ride'.
“Pete Whittard”
School Director at London I.C.M.P.
"Tolis is a very gifted musician. Firstly, he is a very talented modern rock guitarist, with all the flash and technique that entails. But he is much more than that. He has managed to keep in contact with the many varied authentic sounds of his homeland, and the combination is a unique musical voice!"
"Jason Sidwell" BA Hons, MA, ALCM
Senior Music Editor
Guitarist, Guitar Techniques, Total Guitar
"Tolis is a very creative musician. His impressive skills on guitar are noteworthy (sic) but it's how these are combined with his appreciation of various world musics that stands him apart from other six stringers. If you're looking for fresh guitar musicality with a twist, Tolis is your man!"
Ed Holden “Total Guitar Magazine”
“The first 30/40 secs just identifies the sound brilliantly and makes me feel like I'm flying around some Eastern European foothill on a magical mystery 11-string tour. If I had a favourite bit though I would have to say it was the chord choices on 'late night' - really inventive jazz style yet still organic to your sound.”
“Guitar Techniques Magazine”
“Guitar Institute tutor Tolis Zavaliaris with his instrumental release, Sounds from the Past. With exotic scales, odd time signatures, impressive guitar chops, evocative melodies and cracking band interplay. Listening to this will endorse why he is writing GT’s World Guitar series.”
Don't miss... DUB COLOSSUS “IN A TOWN CALLED ADDIS” Wednesday 8 JULY Dingwalls Camden Lock "as if Lee Scratch Perry were producing Ethiopiques" FT 12-piece band featuring musicians direct from Ethiopia www.dingwalls.com
DIMINUITA The swing trio on tour με την Ευρωπαική Γιορτή Μουσικής! 20/6/09 Πρέβεζα, Πεζόδρομος Σειτάν Παζάρ στις 22.00, σε ολοκληρωμένη παρουσίαση 2 περίπου ωρών 21/6/09 Πάργα, Parga Beach Hotel, Παραλία Βάλτου στις 18.00, σε ολοκληρωμένο παρουσίαση 2 περίπου ωρών 22/6/09 Λάρισα, Κεντρική Πλατεία στις 20.00, για μια εμφάνιση 45 περίπου λεπτών 23/6/09 Αθήνα, Τεχνόπολις, Γκάζι, με τον Damian Dudu στο βιολί,στις 19.30 για μια εμφάνιση μισής ώρας
Όλες οι εκδηλώσεις είναι με ελεύθερη είσοδο. Ελάτε μαζί μας!
yo toliz, hope ur well man, hope the record is coming along well- if ur free sumtime dude, we should get a drink and chill- i need sum wisdom and sum serious advice from u, i got sum choices to make so it be cool if i can get ur opinion-.. stay badass-
4-7 of June - FINDAMORALE FESTIVAL 2009, HOXTON, LONDON. with SUPER double bills from Paris on 5th and 6th of June featuring 1) - HADRIEN FERAUD (Bireli Lagrene, John McLaughlin, Chick Corea) and RUMEURS 2) - LINLEY MARTHE ( Joe Zawinul, Mino Cinelu, Dave Liebman, Trilok Gurtu, Richard Galliano) Project. You will have a rare chance to see these two bands on one night for the price of one! Only at CHARLIE WRIGHT'S INTERNATIONAL (45 Pitfield Street, N1 6DA). For more info call 07918635328 or go www.myspace.com/charliewrights
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