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                                      Guitarist, Tomas Janzon

Tomas Janzon was born in Stockholm, Sweden. His musical quest started at the age of 7 playing the recorder. At 8 he began studying the cello and by 12 he was performing with the chamber orchestra Colleguim Musicum. Later he would pursue and focus on the guitar.

After studying at Musikhögskolan, The Royal School of Music in Stockholm he embarked on his professional career: touring, performing and recording in Sweden and northern Europe with such artists as Berit Andersson, Bronislaw Suchanek, Anita Strandell, Twice Guitar, Casa Grande and others. Tomas composed and recorded music for TV and films: “Vargavår” for national TV, the documentary “Kvinnor på kontor”, art-film “The King of Siam”.

Tomas arrived in Los Angeles 1991 to study with Joe Diorio at GIT, graduating as “The Outstanding Player of the Year”, teaching as an adjunct staff member 1994-2000. May 2000 he completed a MM with honors in Classical Guitar at USC Thornton School of Music, studying with Scott Tennant and James Smith, also teaching at the Jazz Studies and Studio Guitar Departments. Also works frequently as a jazz trio or quartet. Their quartet consists of Frank Wilson-drums, Jeff Littleton-bass and Art Hillery-piano.

Ideal for weddings and other  intimate gatherings of up to 100 people. Other selections available upon request.

Ejercicio #26 (solo guitar)         By Ferrer                           

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 Rates from $350 to $550

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