Alex de Grassi performs at the First Congregational Church of Palo Alto November 7, 2010

"Often cited as one of the world’s top finger-style, steel-string acoustic guitarists, GRAMMY® nominee Alex de Grassi brings a unique voice to the art of acoustic guitar with his evocative compositions and arrangements, a highly-orchestrated sound, and sheer virtuosity. His playing weaves together melody, counter-melody, bass, harmony, rhythm, and cross-rhythms creating a canvas of sound unheard in solo guitar performance. Using a broad palette of techniques and timbre, and driven by a unique sense of composition, his rich performances take the listener beyond the instrument. The set list will often include a wide spectrum of music ranging from original compositions and Americana standards to transcriptions of well known popular songs such as Jimi Hendrix’s “Angel” and Led Zepplin’s “Stairway to Heaven”.

Sunday, November 7, 2010
7:30 PM Performance

Official Website: http://fccpa.org/FCCPA_Site/Jazz.html