Guitarist Vincent Venezia is a talent on today’s contemporary music scene. He began playing guitar at age eight, studying with various instructors from his hometown of CliffsidePark, New Jersey. Accomplished in several styles of music, he is a veteran of Broadway and European tours and works steadily in the tri-state area as a leader, sideman and composer since graduating William Paterson College with a degree in Jazz Studies and Performance. Vincent was instructed by the best performers of our time: jazz guitarists Bob DeVos, Harry Leahey and classical guitarist Leonid Bolotin. The National Endowment for the Arts awarded Vincent two consecutive fellowships to study with modern jazz star Mike Stern. Some of the greats he has performed with include: Kermit Driscoll, Lincoln Goines, Tommy Igoe, Marvin Stamm, Cameron Brown, Steve Marcus, Steve Johns, Lew Soloff, Steve LaSpina, Gerry Niewood and Doug Weiss.
1. Watch Your Step (feat. Bob Magnuson, David Budway, Harvie S & Richie Morales) 5:16
2. The Longliner (feat. David Budway, Harvie S & Richie Morales) 6:49
3. Fifth and Adams (feat. Kermit Driscoll) 5:05
4. Song for Deb (feat. David Budway, Kermit Driscoll, Richie Morales & Manolo Badrena) 5:09
5. Ella (feat. David Budway, Harvie S & Richie Morales) 6:00
6. Odd Ogg (feat. Mike Stern) 3:48
7. Blues for Remus (feat. Bob Magnuson, David Budway, Harvie S & Richie Morales) 5:11
8. Didn't Want To 3:47
9. Coronation (feat. Manolo Badrena) 1:39
10. Two Squirrels (feat. David Budway, Kermit Driscoll, Richie Morales & Manolo Badrena) 3:22
Fifth and Adams is presented with an all-star line-up including:
Mike Stern - Guitar
Harvie S and Kermit Driscoll - Bass
Richie Morales - Drums
David Budway - Piano/Hammond Organ
Bob Magnuson - Tenor Sax
Manolo Badrena - Percussion
