James
@jim signorile
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Teaneck, NJ USA
Joined Jul 7, 2006
Musician - performer and composer (ASCAP). I started piano when I was 8, clarinet when I was 12, and guitar and composing when I was 14 (in 1966 - a good year for music!). I am now the grand old age of 63, and am concentrating on Blues guitar. I was recently lead guitarist of a reformed 60's blues-rock band on Long Island.
I was a music major in college (Colby College in Waterville, Maine) and got my BA in music in 1974 concentrating in composition. I took independent study classical guitar in college from Elliot Fisk (a student of Andres Segovia), and I received honors in it. I taught classical and folk guitar at Colby in 1975 and 1976 as an independent study course.
I played in several rock groups in High School and College (most (un)notably "Frank and The Beans"). However, mostly I played folk music - inspired by Dylan, The Grateful Dead, Neil Young, Donovan, Melanie (who I grew up across the street from), as well as more pop oriented artists, especially the Beatles - most especially John Lennon, plus Cream (Eric Clapton is still someone I catch all the concerts of I can), The Stones, and the general music and culture of the mid-late 60's and early 70's. 1965-1970 was the peak for me.
I was invited into a reformed 60's rock/blues group as Lead Guitarist and singer. I played with them for two years, but they considered rehearsing to be an interference in their lives, so I am looking for new opportunities in my area - to record with or play live -- or both.
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aalber02
Mar 28, 2009
Thanks Jim, I appreciate the kind words. I am trying to learn/play lead guitar & posted something today....take a listen when you get a chance & tell me what you think. Thanks again.
Aly
The Cerulean Factor
Dec 22, 2008
Thanx 4 accepting my friend request. And I'd be happy 2 do some collaborating w/u. I'm working on a few other projects right now but I'll get w/u soon :-)
stljerry
Nov 02, 2008
Hey Jim, I just watched your "Tears In Heaven" video and it was terrific. Such a sad song from Eric about the passing of his son Conor. I can't imagine the pain he must have felt. Thanks for the music my friend, Jerry
HalfBlindLefty
Feb 18, 2008
Hey Jim,
I really think Tears from Heaven is a great performance from you.
/Hans
tunesmiff
Jan 12, 2008
Jim;
Love the Seven Minute Blues...
Thanks for addin' me to your group of musical misfits, er, e-friends... = )
Keep 'em tight, and keep 'em in tune...
g
stljerry
Dec 26, 2007
Seven Minute Blues is a really cool song Jim. Hope you had a great holiday. I know mine was great. I got tickets to see BB King in February. Should be a great show.
Take Care and Stay in the Blooze, hehe
Jerry
kevin2008
Nov 07, 2007
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Fat Chance
Aug 23, 2007
Hi Jim,
Thanks for accepting my friend request.
Dave
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Best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year, Jim!