FRIENDS OLD & NEW by Greg Chako @ The Jazz Loft

American Jazz guitarist Greg Chako was a major force in the Singapore jazz scene around the turn of the 21st Century, and made a series of albums that received high critical acclaim internationally before moving on to pastures new, first in Tokyo and then back to New York.

Here he reunites with his past to present some of his classic pieces as well as examples of his most recent, and ongoing, development as a jazz composer.

Doors open at 7.00pm

Sets at 7.45 and 9.15pm

Cover charge $22 for both sets

BIOGRAPHY:

In a pro career spanning 35 years and five countries, Cincinnati-born jazz guitarist Greg Chako has released eleven albums and been the subject of a documentary called, “An American Cat in the Lion City.” His most prolific period to-date as a recording and performance artist occurred while he lived in the Far East for 17 years, where he evolved into a masterful, expressive composer with rich story telling abilities. His varied arrangements and 60 recorded original compositions merge Mainstream, Hard Bop, Latin & World instrumental music. His music has spent time on the Jazzweek, CMJ and RMR Jazz Charts, including multiple Top Ten spots, and has consistently received critical acclaim from the Jazz community:

In 2022, he signed with Mint 400 Records and Raining Music, their jazz oriented sub label. He hopes to exceed his past successes in Asia by releasing new albums through the label as soon as June 2022, and continuing at a rate of one or two albums per year.

LIVE PERFORMANCES:

ON THE WEB:

WEBSITE: https://gregchako.com/

JAPAN WEBSITE: https://gregchakojapan.com

SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/01EDhAC6p051MLtU9SWyrU?si=Jf_lq8MqRCuWP7kDoU7XLA

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/gregchakomusic/

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/gregchakomusic/

PRESS:

All About Jazz: https://www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/greg-chako

All About Music: https://www.allmusic.com/artist/greg-chako-mn0000189038/biography?1650152620716

News Clippings: https://gregchako.com/news-clippings

Sound Waves Magazine: https://www.swaves.com/Back_Issues/Aug02/GREG_CHAKO.html

BMN Interview: https://bloodmakesnoise.net/home/blog/greg-chako-integration-interview-and-track-premiere

Professor Vince Lewis for Just Jazz Guitar, said his music, “Transcends geographic boundaries and cultures and communicates the happiness and friendship that all music should provide.”

Jazz Dimensions in Germany said his music, “Is full of nuances, integrating fusion, blues, and swing. His guitar shines as he creates a new style, breathing exotic jazz-ethno music full of spirit and solid musical foundation.”

Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck of Jazz Reviews said Greg’s recordings, “Are a jazz mosaic painted with the very best of culture, ethnic, and musical sensibilities. That striking combination provides a sumptuousness and extensiveness that is rarely found in any genre.”

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