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 Chaz DePaolo
Chaz DePaolo has just released his 4th full-length
cd entitled "Bluestopia" showing off his performance in a very
"Electric Style of Blues." To a growing extent, NY Area guitarist and
songwriter Chaz DePaolo is becoming an internationally acclaimed
artist. He has
toured and continues to tour extensively throughout the
US, Canada and Europe.
Chaz has performed on stage with Commander Cody,
Bernard Purdie, Buddy Miles, Jose Feliciano, Harvey Brooks, Blue Lou
Marini, Stir Fry, Brian Downey, Pete Brown, Monster Mike Welch, Vince
Converse, and the legendary David Maxwell, Steve Phillips of The
Notting Hillbilies, as well as the Grammy nominated Reese Project. Chaz
has also fronted the original Groundhogs Rhythm Section consisting of
Ken Pustelnik and Pete Cruickshank. The "Hogs" have recorded with John
Lee Hooker and have backed Little Walter and Jimmy Reed.
Chaz performs 150 or more dates a year in the
Unites States
and abroad. He has been featured on US national television on "FOX AND
FRIENDS," as well as on the prestigious BBC network in England.
UK'S Blues Matters magizine's Feb/Mar 2006 issue stated that
"this man can really develop into one of the most exciting talents in
21st century electric blues music." Chaz's latest
CD Bluestopia, is receiving excellent reviews, and the
recording of
his newest upcoming release "Serendipity" will keep him very
busy.
These
projects follow in the footsteps of his last release "Flirtin With The
Blues." This was Chaz's first full length Blues CD and has received
very favorable reviews in the US and overseas. Chaz was featured at The
Tribute to Jimi Hendrix in NYC in November 2006 and in 2007 shared
bills
with Dr John, Jack Cassidy, Chuck Rainey, Teri Reid, Johnny
Winter, Larry
Coryell, Leon Hendrix, Cornell Dupree, and Buddy Miles. He has opened
for
such Blues Giants as Hubert Sumlin and Buddy Guy as well as Commander
Cody, The Subdudes and The New Riders' Of The Purple Sage. Chaz has
also recorded with The original Groundhogs Rhythm section.
Chaz and the
"Hogs" section recorded a self-penned track called "Cadillac Baby" that
was released in 2005 on 95 North Records compilation called
"Fins,Chrome And The Open Road - A Tribute To The Cadillac." This CD
contained also tracks from Maria Muldaur, Charlie Musselwhite, Monster
Mike
Welch, Kim Wilson, Rosie Flores, Rory Block, and the late Little
Milton. A
line up of Blues luminaries which further cements Chaz's credibility as
a Bluesman of note. Wicked Instruments of Greenfield Park, Quebec,
Canada
has released the limited edition "Chaz DePaolo" signature model guitar.
Chaz worked very closely with designer and owner Nicholas Dijkman to
craft a "superb instrument." A beautiful hollow body cutaway with hand
made Lollar P 90 pickups and other true vintage appointments such as
neck radius and fret wire.
As always, Chaz
looks forward to another great year of
touring and recording.
Quotes
"Chaz is one hell of a guitarist, with a widely diverse style. His
vocals are strong and he is a better than average songwriter and
arranger...This is the real deal, genuine, heart-felt and able to reach
to the heart of the listener."
-Bill Wilson (Billtown Blues Association)
"DePaolo holds things together instrumentally with a hearty, clean
guitar sound and a liquid but incisive style." -Tom Hyslop (Blues Bytes, Blues
Review)
"This is an enjoyable album; you can't help
but be impressed by the
guitar work of DePaolo..." -Stuart
A Hamilton (Blues Matters)
"Chaz De Paolo has an impressive vita, so one
would naturally expect impressive guitar picking on "Bluestopia," and
one gets it amply...Chaz's single string picking is elegant and
tasty, and he adds just enough short, occasional bursts of elaborate
technique to keep it interesting. Just call "Bluestopia" a utopia of
contemporary blues!"
-George Fish (Illinois Blues Blast)
[Speaking of the album "Bluestopia"] "Chaz
DePaolo has given us the best album of his career." -Richard Ludmerer (BluesWax)
"A very smooth guitar player" -Jim White (Pittsburgh
Post-Gazette)
Sound Clips
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Chaz
DePaolo - Bluestopia
Style:
Blues
Chaz DePaolo
has come into his own and really shines on his latest recording,
“Bluestopia,” his fourth release, featuring 6
original songs and 3 scorching covers. Chaz DePaolo has persevered
through the disappointments and rejections of life which is the blues,
and brings his experience to you on “Bluestopia.”
Guest artists David Maxwell on piano and Jason Ricci and harp help to
bring it home for a blistering set of blues based not only in New York
blues traditions, but also with influences in Chicago and the
Mississippi Delta.
Catalog
#4517 (Released May 18, 2010) |
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