Neil Zaza

Neil Zaza
Neil Zaza

Zaza in concert, 2009
Background information
Origin Cleveland, Ohio
United States
Genres Classical music, Instrumental rock, Neo-classical metal
Occupations Musician, songwriter, record producer
Instruments Guitar
Years active 1987 - Present
Labels Melodik, Neil Zaza
Website www.neilzaza.com

Neil Zaza is a melodic instrumental guitarist who has become well known for his technical accuracy and adaptation of classical works by Bach and Mozart into his own blend of neo-classical, melodic, guitar instrumentals.

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Biography

Before beginning a solo career, Neil Zaza formed in 1987 the rock band ZAZA which toured U.S. and released an album called Party With The Big Boys in 1991.[1][2] After his second solo album, Zaza was as a guest soloist with The Hartford Symphony Orchestra, performing “1492” and a guitar interpretation of “West Side Story”.

His CDs often include guest appearances by veteran musicians including:

He has also shared the stage with notable guitarists such as Joe Satriani and Michael Angelo Batio. He holds an annual concert called One Silent Night at the Palace Theater in Cleveland with the backing of the 60 piece Cleveland Rock Orchestra and features his adaptation of popular Christmas songs to his melodic style.

Neil Zaza is known for his heroic and spectacular entrances, often suddenly appearing from behind projector screens to provide his signature brand of neo-classical guitar virtuosity.

Discography

With ZAZA

  • Just Get It (1989)
  • Party With The Big Boys (1991)

Solo Albums

Live Albums

Compilation Albums

  • Rewind: The Definitive Collection (2005)

Collaborations/Guest Appearances

  • Ten Zen Men Project (1997) - Guitar, Producer
  • Lords of Karma: A Tribute To Vai/Satriani (2002) - Guitar
  • Warmth In The Wilderness: A Tribute To Jason Becker (2002) - Guitar
  • Guitar Center Volume 1 (2004) - Guitar
  • Mistheria -Messenger Of The Gods (2004) - Guitars on track 2
  • Guitarists 4 The Kids (2006) - Guitar
  • JRZ System - Cosmic String Theory (2008) - Guitar

References

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