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Frank DiBussolo invites guest Jack Wilkins to play and talk about the guitars they play. . . a chance to see two of the best jazz guitarist in America today. Proceeds support the Northampton Community College Fab Lab
Frank is on staff at the Fab Lab Luthier Program and, through this Masters Series, he is hosting guitarists from around the country. But not just any guitarists. This month, Guitarist Jack Wilkins joins Frank for an amazing evening of guitar mastery.
Jack Wilkins has been on the International jazz scene since the early 1970's. His flawless technique and imaginative chordal approach have inspired collaborations with Chet Baker, Sarah Vaughan, Bob Brookmeyer, and Buddy Rich among many others. A native of Brooklyn, Jack began playing guitar at age thirteen. His mentors included Johnny Smith, Django Reinhardt, Charlie Christian, Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, Bill Evans, Clifford Brown and Freddie Hubbard. For more information on Jack, visit his website: http://www.jackwilkins.com/homepage/
Frank DiBussolo has been a professional musician since 1965. During this time he has worked with Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Diana Ross, Diane Carroll, Vicky Carr, Bob Hope, George Burns and Dom DeLouise and others. As a soloist he has been featured with the bands of Buddy Rich, Dizzy Gillespie, Art Blakey, Bucky Pizzarelli, Howard Alden, Lester Lannin and more. He is a graduate of Widener University and the Combs College of Music where he earned the Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees. He has served on the faculties of Swarthmore College, Moravian College, Lehigh University and the Combs College of Music. For more information on Frank, visit his website: http://frankdibussolo.com/
Two Great Guitarists, One Great Night!