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Expertise
I am a jazz guitarist with 47 years experience. Having come up through the '60s jazz scene in Chicago I offer unique insight to aspiring jazz guitarists as well as technical expertise honed while teaching jazz guitar programs at several Michigan colleges
Experience in the area
Performance History Big band • Harrison Hill’s Invincible Artistes -Chicago • Terry Brejla Big Band- Chicago • Earl “Fatha” Hines-Chicago • Kalamazoo Big Band-Kalamazoo Trio/Quartet • Own group at Hungry Eye -Chicago • Monti Brothers Band-Chicago • Benny Zuchinni Radio Allstars • Eddie Harris Phoenix Arizona-Duo • Bob Ravenscroft-Phoenix • Herrick/Riemer Duo-Mesa Arizona Kalamazoo -solo, duo and other • Whistle Stop-own group “John Riemer Trio” • Chaps-own group • Grazin’ in the Brass-Solo • “New Connection”-Quartet co-lead with Bill Braham • Kalamazoo Symphony “Pop series”-Roger Williams,Rita Moreno, Englebert Humperdink, Sherry Lewis. • Andrew Lloyd Weber Showcase-Civic Theater-Kalamazoo • Barn Theater-Augusta-Many shows • WMU-“Great American Symphony” Curtis Curtis-Smith, “JesusChrist,Superstar” • District 211-Kamerling/Riemer Jazz Duo-Kalamazoo • Grand Rapids Symphony-“Five by Design”
Publications
Currently self publishing "Handbook for the Jazz Guitarist
Education/Credentials
Kalamazoo Valley Community College - Computer Usage. Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery - Guitar Design, Building and Repair. Certificate. Chicago Musical College of Roosevelt University - Liberal Music Studies and Private Guitar Instruction. Assoc. Performance Devry Technical School, Chicago - Basic Electronics. Certificate. High School, Chicago, Illinois - Graduate College prep courses Seminars and Clinics Sales Techniques, Music instruction, MIDI, Sound Installation and NAMM Shows.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis | 01/17/10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks alot man, the scales worked great ..... |
| Travis | 01/17/10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | |
| Eric | 07/13/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Malinda | 02/12/09 | 1 | 5 | 8 | Not satisfied with answer received. I do ..... |
| Liliana | 12/28/08 | 10 | 10 | 9 | Thank you. The answer was late but ..... |
Recent Answers from John Riemer
2012-01-03 Jazz tune name or artist:
Hey Néstor, Argentina....home of one of my favorite sax players, Gato Barbieri. I love his playing and I understand he still tours. Anyhow about your tune...I haven't a clue unless I hear it.Do
2011-12-31 A jazz recording in '60's of Bouree:
You mentioned Brubeck as a stylistic influence....what was the instrumentation??. If it featured a guitarist, a few of my guesses would be Jim Hall or Kenny Burrell. I don't recall that piece being done
2011-12-29 Music Recorded While On Hold With Roku:
Wow...One Note ???no way. This sounds like a GIT student running a Howie Roberts routine...nice (sort of ) but no cigar...forget it, I don't hear a song , go listen to Wes, or Joe, or Kenny...get off
2010-05-23 THE PARKER TRIO-JOHNNY, EDDIE, LARRY:
Hey ...sorry for slow reply, vacation time away from computer. Anyhow ,this name slips by me with no recognition...Charlie Parker,yes, these guys I have never heard of. They kept some pretty illustrious
2010-04-19 NEPO AZZIP:
You are the only person that could provide such a cryptic opening...where has 50 years gone?? Let's talk... email john@finefrets.com I live in Mackinaw City have an old MacGregor 21 and love running
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