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October 26, 2016
6:00 PM
NCC Fowler Family Southside Center
511 East 3rd Street, Room 523, Bethlehem, Pa 18015

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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!

 

NCC Fab Lab
The Fab Lab is open to the community and offers access to state-of-the-art technologies ranging from a full metal and woodshop, spray booth, 3D printers, laser cutters, a Sound Lab, guitar-making and repair studio, cold casting and more. The Luthier Certification Program combines old-world craftsmanship with modern manufacturing to guide participants through the fine art of building an instrument that is both rich in sound and beauty. Whether you're prototyping new product ideas, improving on existing ones or crafting for fun, the Labs offer the tools and intellectual resources you need to dream, design and create. www.northampton.edu/fablab... Read More
NCC Fowler Family Southside Center
511 East 3rd Street, Room 523, Bethlehem, Pa 18015

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610-332-8665 or fablab@northampton.edu

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