Dean Athans

Astoria, NY USA

April 20, 2002

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I am currently looking for musical partners. In February 2005 I put out a collection of 19 standards, bossa, and ballads titled "Prince's Dreams" that are duets (thanks to the modern miracle of multitrack recording) played by me and me. My best effort to date.

Have you performed in front of an audience?

Not since 1977. I liked it a lot.

Your musical influences

Guitarists Tal Farlow, Jim Hall, Barney Kessel, and Johnny Smith; and while I do not sing (you are very fortunate that I do not!), Sarah Vaughn, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and Johnny Hartman. From the current scene, I really like guitarists Jack Wilkins and Jimmy Bruno, and singer Karrin Allyson.

What equipment do you use?

Heritage Golden Eagle and Hofner New Vice-President archtop guitars. Acoustic Image Clarus IIR amp with Raezer's Edge S12ER cabinet. M-Audio PCI interface for recording to computer.