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"The Path"
Photo image by Dan Syracuse/Big Bang Graphics |
Classically and jazz trained, rock 'n' roll schooled, award winning,
multi-instrumentalist, Geoffrey Fitzhugh Perry, has developed into a world
class master improviser and educator through his diverse experiences in
nearly all imaginable styles of music over the past 20 plus years as a professional.
Geoff is most noted thus far for his work with the virtuosic instrumental
rock group Gamalon featuring ex-Spyro Gyra drummer Ted Reinhardt
(http://www.guitarnine.com/gamalon.html)
who's MCA/Amherst Records
highlights include a #8 Billboard Jazz Chart showing, recording and touring
with sax great Ernie Watts, and many testosterone-filled tunes played at
major sporting events (including WWF, Buffalo Bills and Sabres, and the
Olympics). He has also recorded and toured with Nashville New-Age guitarist
Paul Carrol Binkley (www.heartdancemusic.com,
currently with country
supergroup Alabama), and worked with many of Buffalo's most noted musicians
like LeeRon Zydeco drummer Sandy Konikoff (Joe Cocker, Bob Dylan, Taj Mahal,
The Band), and drummer Gary Mallabar (Van Morrison, Bruce Springstein, Eddy
Money, Steve Miller, Raven, others) in a group called "In From The Cold"
with guitarist Jack Sherman (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Bob Dylan), as well as
recording with punk-folk sensation Ani DiFranco. In early 2002, Geoff was
asked to be part of Bobby Previte's (famed ex-Buffalo/NYC jazz drummer
currently performing with Charlie Hunter) "Voodoo Orchestra West" to
re-create Miles Davis' historical "Bitches Brew" album live (Geoff's violin
was assigned the awesome task of leading the improv-based horn section of
this 12 piece band!). Geoff has been seen on ESPN as Buffalo Sabres
"Fiddleman!", and has also released two solo recordings as Fitzhugh and the
Fanatics, "Blue Standards" (stripped down-revved up "jazz" standards, his
vocal debut), and the rockin'-zydeco tinged "Flavor" (on the HotWings
Entertainment label).
Born, raised, and currently residing in the Buffalo, NY area with wife
Elizabeth, he remains an in-demand part of the music community there,
retaining a full roster of private students, String Orchestra Director posts
at the prestigious Nichols School and the Aurora Waldorf School, does
stringed instrument demonstrations/performances in schools as part of "The
Stringmen" (with North American Rock Guitar Competition winner Doug Yeomans
www.dougyeomans.com) and McClure
Productions (www.artforbrains.com),
many Fiddle Jam Clinics at schools and conferences
(http://www.fiddlejam.com/clinic.htm),
is writing and arranging
rock/alternative string orchestra charts, and performing and recording with
area groups including: LeeRon Zydeco and the Hot Tamales (www.LeeRon.com),
and "folk-fusion" group Emery Nash (www.emerynash.com,
think Crosby Stills
and Nash meets The Dave Mathews Band and Little Feat!).
In 2004, Geoff hopes to see completion of another recording of his own (or
two, maybe 3!), a few possible violin-based patents on inventions he's
"brewing" on and currently proto-typing, many new "Art Fitzhugh" instruments
including a possible string quartet to debut one of his pieces, as well as a
commission for a wild art violin for auction to benefit the Buffalo
Philharmonic. ...and much happiness, joy, and JAMMING!!! |
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