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Pete Smyser, is an accomplished guitarist and teacher. Jazz critics have likened Pete Smyser to such legendary Guitar ists as '' Wes Montgomery , Joe Pass , Jim Hall , and Barney Kessel ''. Smyser, who lives, teaches, and performs in southeastern Pennsylvania, is listed among greats in the book- ''The Jazz Guitar, Its Evolution, Its Players and Personalities Since 1900'' (Ashley Mark Publishing Co.), and was on the Artist Roster of the Pennsylvania Performing Arts on Tour (PennPAT) from 1997-2004. He is also an endorser for American Archtop Guitar s. Pete has appeared on television and radio shows in addition to countless performances at festivals, clubs, universities, and churches. In addition to these appearances, Pete has given frequent performances at the top jazz clubs in the greater Philadelphia area. He has shared the bandstand with many notable jazz artists including Warren Vache, Larry McKenna, John Swana, Claude "the fiddler" Williams, Grant Stewart, Steve Gilmore, and Robert Bootsie Barnes . Pete Smyser performs solo, duo or ensemble concert performances and educational programs. Pete's concert repertoire is centered around Jazz and American Songbook standards, as well as original compositions. EXTERNAL LINKS DISCOGRAPHY REVIEWS
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