Denny Jiosa, Nashville, TN
Four-time Grammy nominee Denny Jiosa is recognized and respected worldwide as one of the most dynamic and soulful guitarists on the scene today. Currently he has a #1 on the World Jazz Chart with "Ambient Monkeys, Interdimensional Being". Jiosa has always pushed the envelope stylistically: swirling in the style of smooth Wes Montgomery inspired playing to soaring Santana-esc solos to Jeff Beck technical prowess. Denny Jiosa and his band deliver enough energy to power a fleet of rockets! It's a fuel that burns full-throttle, ignited by the heat of the soulful voice of his guitars and the explosive, powerful passion of his performance. Jiosa is a master at twisting meticulous melodies and soulful ambiance from the guitar, bringing the audience to their feet one minute and to heartfelt tears the next.
“If Eric Clapton played jazz, he'd be Denny Jiosa!” Jazz-Iz Magazine
“…more Jeff Beck than smooth jazz” Vintage Guitar Magazine
“Denny Jiosa is among my favorites in the company of Fourplay, Spyro Gyra, and Joe Sample” Dirk Sutro, LA times Jazz Critic & Author
”the Jeff Beck side of his playing-more cutting edge!” Robert Silverstein
