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Press Release:
Turn on the Light
Featuring Guitarist: George Collichio
SAN DIEGO, CA Rolltop Music is pleased to announce the release of "Turn on the Light" the new Jazz CD from recording artist and master guitarist, George Collichio, of New York.
"Turn on the Light" includes eight original songs written by George Collichio. George uses his influences of Latin and traditional jazz, classical, finger-pick style, blues and rock to weave a sonic tapestry that is timeless and at the same time still very accessible for the listener.
Rolltop Music producer Tim Coffman has carefully crafted the material into a very pleasant "Lights out Jazz" sound. The songs range from the exuberant sound of "Turn on the Light and "High Wire Act" with their Hammond B-3 and Horns sections to the intimate sound of "Freedom" which is a combination of quiet acoustic guitars and percussion. Song arrangements by George Collichio and Tim Coffman.
The all star band includes Brian Cantrell (Drums), Hector Maldonado (Bass), Walter Santos (Percussion), John Rekevics (Sax), Mitch Manker (Trumpet), Adolfo Hernandez (Keyboards).
Press Release:
Inspiration Point - Guitarist George Collichio
Rolltop Music is pleased to
announce the release of "Inspiration Point", the new CD from recording artist
and master guitarist, George Collichio, of Rochester, New York.
"Inspiration Point" features:
10 songs and hymns, including "Amazing Grace", "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" and
"Rock Of Ages". Using acoustic and electric guitars together with vintage
effects, Rolltop Music producer Tim Coffman has carefully woven each song into
a unique blend that sparkles with fresh enthusiasm. The result is a timeless
sound that should earn George Collichio many new fans and will certainly take
his career to an all new high.
The all star band includes
Brian Cantrell (Drums), Norm Stockton (Bass), Walter Santos (Percussion), John
Recovic (Sax), Mitch Manker (Trumpet), Teri Antti (Keyboards).
For booking or more
information contact Rolltop Music.
Rolltop Staff
Press Release:
Romantic Guitar I - Guitarist George Collichio
Rolltop Records is pleased to announce the release of "Romantic Guitar", an all new
instrumental CD that combines the talents of Rolltop Records recording artist,
George Collichio on guitar and veteran music producer, Tim Coffman of San
Diego CA.
The beautiful
ambient acoustic and electric guitar tracks breathe fresh wind into songs like
"I Will Stay By Your Side", "I Surrender" and "Youâre In My Heart" along with
7 other original compositions. A rhythm section provides an "easy groove"
using old Drums, Brushes, Percussion and Bass.
George, in
addition to holding a Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New
York, has also studied music theory at the world-renowned Eastman School of
Music and is a well-known and respected guitarist from Rochester, NY.
His style is a
combination of classical, jazz, rock, blues and Spanish music and he brings
integrity to his work that is refreshing. Producer Tim Coffman summed it up
this way, "During the recording of "Romantic Guitar" I began to see the
awesome talent that he has. Like all great instrumentalist, George can make
his guitar communicate emotion; you can feel the melody "dancing" when he
plays.
"Romantic
Guitar" Collection One is the first in a series of instrumental CDs to be
released by Rolltop Records and is being promoted under the marketing title of
"Instrumental Warehouse". Most of the recording was done using vintage mics
and equipment from the 1950s-1970s and even though it is a modern recording
you can "smell the tubes" and hear the warmth of the vintage gear.
Rolltop Staff
Press Release:
Romantic Guitar II - Guitarist George Collichio
Contact: Rolltop Music P.O. Box 17203 San Diego CA 92177
(858) 571-5031
Fax (858) 571-1645
E-Mail: rolltop@adnc.com
Web Page: www.rolltopmusic.com
"Romantic Guitar 2" combines the talents of guitarist, George Collichio,
of Rochester New York, and veteran music producer, Tim Coffman, from San Diego CA.
The way the two men met is
interesting. George had heard of Tim Coffman and his music through a local
radio station in Rochester NY that was playing several of Tim's CD tracks. In
early 1998 George contacted Tim and asked him if he would be interested in
producing a CD of George's original music. Both men agreed to work together
and in June, 1998 George came to San Diego for 10 days and recorded "Field Or
Jarr", a CD of 10 original songs. "It was during the recording of those
tracks, said Tim, that I began to realize the awesome talent that George has.
Like all great instrumentalists, George can make his guitar communicate many
different emotions. You can feel the melody "dancing" when he
plays".
In October 1998 Tim Coffman
invited George back to San Diego to record 20 original Rolltop Music songs and
the "Romantic Guitar" series was born. George Collichio, in addition to
holding a Bachelor of Arts degree from the State University of New York, has
also studied music theory at the world-renowned Eastman School of Music and is
a well-known and respected guitarist in the New York area.
His style is a combination
of classical, jazz, rock, blues and Spanish music and he brings an inspiration
to his work that is refreshing George also teaches guitar at Elim College and
owns George Collichio School of Music which has some 200 students.
Rolltop Staff
Press Release:
Romantic Guitar Christmas - Guitarist George Collichio
Contact: Rolltop Music P.O. Box 17203 San Diego CA 92177
(858) 571-5031
Fax (858) 571-1645
E-Mail: rolltop@adnc.com
Web Page: www.rolltopmusic.com
Rolltop Music is pleased to
announce the release of "Romantic Guitar Christmas", the 1999 Christmas CD
release from Rolltop Music. Like the Romantic Guitar instrumental series from
Rolltop Music, "Romantic Guitar Christmas" continues the stellar performances
of guitarist, George Collichio, of New York and the creative ideas of music
producer, Tim Coffman.
The lush ambient electric
and acoustic guitars, breath "fresh wind" into songs like "Joy To The World",
"What Child Is This" and "The Christmas Song". The swing version of "I'll be
Home For Christmas" is reminiscent of 1950s big bands, and the punchy
arrangement of O Come, O Come Emmanuel is sure to be a favorite.
The rhythm section features
some of San Diego's finest musicians; Drums- Duncan Moore, Bass? Kevin
Hennesey, Percussion- Bernie Wolfe and Larry Mc Namer. Horns- John Recovics on
Sax and Mitch Manker on Trumpet. You will immediately notice the warmth of
this recording, that is because Rolltop Music Studios uses the finest vintage
recording equipment from the 1950s-1970s, and even though this is a modern
recording you can "smell the tubes" and hear the warmth of the vintage
gear.
Rolltop Staff
Comments on George Collichio and Romantic Guitar
Don
Mills-National Program Director - CSN Radio Network International
"George Collichio is an extremely gifted and talented Guitarist, and "Romantic Guitar" is very
warm and easy listening. Everyone from guitar players to music listeners will
love this CD".
Phil Christensen-Portland Oregon
Professional Music Reviewer for
National Publications
"Romantic Guitar"
is a great CD, I enjoyed listening to it very much and George Collichio is a
great guitarist whose style is fluid, melodic and intuitive".
George Collichio Discography
Breaking Forth-International
release (Quick Silver Records) 1982
Warfare Psalm 144 (Redhill Records) 1997
The Field of Jarr (Dawn Watch Music) 1998
Romantic Guitar Collection One (Rolltop Music) 1999
Romantic Guitar Collection Two (Rolltop Music) 1999
Romantic Guitar Christmas (Rolltop Music) 1999
Inspiration Point (Rolltop Music) 2000
Rolltop Staff
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