An evening of Jazz with Howard Paul & Larry Baione at the Salem Athenaeum:

Join us for a delightful evening of jazz (with a brief talk on jazz history & the Archtop guitar). As a nationally recognized jazz guitarist Paul juggles 150+ live performances, dozens of university lectures, & studio work.  He is President/CEO of internationally renowned Benedetto Guitars. Howard began playing at 4 & professionally at 13; by 17 he was teaching at a local College & performing with a popular trio. He has performed with an extensive list of legends including guitarists Bucky Pizzarelli, Jimmy Bruno, Joe Beck, Howard Alden, etc. He has shared the stage with Grammy winners Tom Scott, Mark Egan, Bob James, Laurence Hobgood, Gary Novak, Bob Sheppard, Gregg Field as well as 4-time Grammy Nominee Joey DeFrancesco (Hammond B3). Howard was inducted into the Coastal Jazz Hall of Fame in 2011.  His CD releases include “The Presidents” with Jody Espina; “New Adventures with Tony Monaco” 2014; “Just Friends with Bob James” 2011; & “Jammin’ at the Jazz Corner with Ali Ryerson Trio” 2009.

Larry Baione has been Chair of the Berklee College of Music Guitar Department since 1990, & faculty since 1974. He has studied with Lenzy Wallace, Mick Goodrick, Bill Harris, William Leavitt, Bucky Pizzarelli & Jim Hall. His B.A. is from Berklee & M.A. from New England Conservatory.  After graduating Berklee, Larry was principal guitarist in the DC Army Band.  He performed in the White House, throughout the US & toured South America as the State Department Jazz Ambassador. Larry is author of the Berklee Practice Method for Guitar. He performs in numerous jazz, concert & recording ensembles, from solo guitar to big band. He continues to perform & give clinics throughout the world. His recent recording “Playing Time” consists of original compositions & standards in a trio setting.