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Although Askren was born in [[Milwaukee]], Wisconsin, he grew up in [[Raleigh]], North Carolina, and [[Dayton]], Ohio. He learned about [[jazz]] from friends whose interests went beyond rock and blues. Askren started on clarinet and saxophone, but switched to guitar when he was fourteen. In his early teens he belonged to professional bands that played rock, [[blues]], and [[R&B]] at local venues. From 1976–1980, he attended [[Berklee College of Music]] in Boston and taught there during the 1980s. He also worked with [Delfeayo Marsalis]], [[Antonio Hart]], [[Kevin Eubanks]], [[Hendrik Meurkens]], and [[Bob Moses (musician)|Bob Moses]].<ref name="Yanow">{{cite book|last1=Yanow|first1=Scott|title=The Great Jazz Guitarists |date=2013|publisher=Backbeat|location=San Francisco |isbn=978-1-61713-023-6 |page=11}}</ref> |
Although Askren was born in [[Milwaukee]], Wisconsin, he grew up in [[Raleigh]], North Carolina, and [[Dayton]], Ohio. He learned about [[jazz]] from friends whose interests went beyond rock and blues. Askren started on clarinet and saxophone, but switched to guitar when he was fourteen. In his early teens he belonged to professional bands that played rock, [[blues]], and [[R&B]] at local venues. From 1976–1980, he attended [[Berklee College of Music]] in Boston and taught there during the 1980s. He also worked with[[Delfeayo Marsalis]],[[Delfeayo Marsalis]], [[Antonio Hart]], [[Kevin Eubanks]], [[Hendrik Meurkens]], and [[Bob Moses (musician)|Bob Moses]].<ref name="Yanow">{{cite book|last1=Yanow|first1=Scott|title=The Great Jazz Guitarists |date=2013|publisher=Backbeat|location=San Francisco |isbn=978-1-61713-023-6 |page=11}}</ref> |
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In the 1990s, he moved to Los Angeles and was a sideman for pop acts such as [[La Toya Jackson]] and [[Marilyn McCoo]]. During his career, he has also worked with [[ |
In the 1990s, he moved to Los Angeles and was a sideman for pop acts such as [[La Toya Jackson]] and [[Marilyn McCoo]]. During his career, he has also worked with [[David King (The Bad Plus)]],Jimmy Branly, Sal Cracciolo, [[Gary Foster (musician)|Gary Foster]], [[Linda Hopkins]], Eddie Resto.<ref name="Yanow" /> |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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Revision as of 17:32, 8 September 2019
Dave Askren | |
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| Born | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Website | www |
Dave Askren is an American jazz guitarist and educator.
Musical career
Although Askren was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina, and Dayton, Ohio. He learned about jazz from friends whose interests went beyond rock and blues. Askren started on clarinet and saxophone, but switched to guitar when he was fourteen. In his early teens he belonged to professional bands that played rock, blues, and R&B at local venues. From 1976–1980, he attended Berklee College of Music in Boston and taught there during the 1980s. He also worked withDelfeayo Marsalis,Delfeayo Marsalis, Antonio Hart, Kevin Eubanks, Hendrik Meurkens, and Bob Moses.[1]
In the 1990s, he moved to Los Angeles and was a sideman for pop acts such as La Toya Jackson and Marilyn McCoo. During his career, he has also worked with David King (The Bad Plus),Jimmy Branly, Sal Cracciolo, Gary Foster, Linda Hopkins, Eddie Resto.[1]
Discography
- Re: Bill Evans (String Jazz, 2002)
- Rhubumba (Sea Breeze, 2004)
- Some Other Things (Sea Breeze, 2005)
- Trio Nuevo + (Daway, 2008)
- It's All About the Groove with Jeff Benedict (Daway, 2013)
- Among Friends with the Orion Saxophone Quartet (Tapestry, 2013)
- Come Together with Jeff Benedict (Tapestry, 2017)
References
- ^ a b Yanow, Scott (2013). The Great Jazz Guitarists. San Francisco: Backbeat. p. 11. ISBN 978-1-61713-023-6.
4. Cook, Richard & Morton, Brian (2008). The Penguin Guide To Jazz Recordings 9th Edition. London: pp 48–49. ISBN 978-0-141-03401-0.
External links
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