the jeff denny band
Jeff plays strictly for the love of music and the shear appreciation of life. Jeff Denny is a true guitar hero performing with the likes of Rick Derringer, Bernard Purdy, Royal Hall, Jules Radino of Blue Oyster Cult, Danny Miranda of Meatloaf and many more. Jeff has made a definite mark on the music scene. After performing for the owner of Gibson guitars Jeff soon was on contract endorsing the famous Steinberger headless guitar. Now the owner of the local Music School Jeff plays 24/7 and loves every minute of it.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Practice! Practice!! Practice !!!
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Jeff Denny's music creates a stir wherever he goes. While performing at the National Association of Music Merchants convention in Nashville (with backing from famous session drummer Bernard Purdie) he caught the eye and ear of Henry Juskiewicz, CEO of Gibson Musical Instruments. It was not only Denny's fiery and passionate, blistering guitar riffs, but also, his energetic stage presence that attracted a large crowd to hear him. Recognizing the magnetism, Steinberger Guitar Company, a highly technologically advanced line new to the Gibson family of instruments, elected to endorse Jeff Denny. To hear his expressive riffs, visit Jeff at www.jeffdenny.com
Your musical influences
Jeff's original Blues tunes and covers pay homage to Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Eric Johnson, Yngvie Malmsteen, Joe Satriani, Carlos santana and many more.
What equipment do you use?
Fractal Audio Products are in line with the best advanced guitar effects ever.
I presently am using the Axe8 and Mission Pedals for expression
Anything else?
Slinging his wireless black Steinberger low, the instrument appears almost welded to his hip, a natural extension of his body. Jeff Denny, guitarist extraordinaire, composer and arranger, born and raised in Brooklyn, New York has jump started many a crowd with his blistering melodic original compositions and his renditions of artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Eddie Van Halen and Eric Johnson.
Jeff selected the Steinberger as his instrument of choice because of it's versatility. Jeff has found the Steinberger to be superior whether he plays rock, blues or country. Specifically it's precision locking tremolo system, cutting sound and virtual indestructible modern design are features that Jeff considers important in ranking Steinberger as a truly superior instrument .Because of his enthusiasm towards his instrument, many of his prize students have chosen the Steinberger after hearing him play. Jeff's notoriety is such that salesmen in the area music stores demonstrating Steinberger guitars proudly boast that this is the same instrument that Jeff Denny plays.
Jeff Denny has played with and received numerous accolades from such artists as Rick Derringer and Johnny Winter's bassist, Jeff Ganz . He has organized and put together shows for Rockland County and Suffolk County Fairs as well as Brookhaven Cultural Center Blues and Rock Festivals. He has been well received at clubs in the Tri-State area as well as Houston, Texas.
