Denny Jiosa

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Denny Jiosa
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Background information
Born	Huntington, Indiana, U.S.
Genre(s)	Jazz

Denny Jiosa is a United States jazz guitarist and composer who received three Grammy nominations for his recording engineering work.^[1] Born in Huntington, Indiana, Jiosa now lives in Nashville, Tennessee. He released his fifth smooth jazz instrumental album, "Body2Body" in 2002, with his earlier albums being "Among Friends," "Jazzberry Pie," "Moving Pictures" and "Inner Voices."^[1]

Contents 1 Career 2 Production 2.1 Moving Pictures (1995) 2.2 Inner Voices (1996) 2.3 Jazzberry Pie (1998) 2.4 Among Friends (1999) 2.5 Body2Body (2002) 3 References 3.1 See generally 4 External links

[edit] Career

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Five original CDs span the career of one of the most unusual Jazz musicians of the 21century. Denny has a style swirled with technique, sound, and passion that come together in an amazing way. Add a note of Wes Montgomery, a string Carlos Santana, and a bar Eric Clapton and you get the distinguished Denny Jiosa.

His first CD, "Moving Pictures", came out in October 1995, and was followed up just one year later by "Inner Voices". One of his greatest songs, "Lights of the City" is featured on this album. Jiosa’s "Lights of the City" received the SESAC National Performance Award for the most NAC single airplay of any song that year. Next came "Jazzberry Pie" his third CD that was released in 1998. Then in 1999, "Among Friends" joined the list. The fifth, but not final CD, "Body2Body", was released in 2002 and made Jazzweek Top 100 for the year 2003. The release of his next CD is scheduled for Summer 2007. Jiosa has been nominated for three Grammies while working with Yolanda Adams and one Grammy with Polka great, LynnMarie. But his achievements don't stop there. His music has been played worldwide, and on American Airlines, United Airlines, and Korean Airlines. His album "Body2Body" was featured on Air Force One in November 2002.

[edit] Production

[edit] Moving Pictures (1995)

1. Evening Drive
2. Per Mi Amore
3. Cruising For Bruising
4. Moving Pictures
5. Greta Got A New Dress
6. Miles To Monaco
7. April's Foolish Day
8. All My Love
9. I'll Take You There
10. Aarau
11. Friends

Label: Blue Orchid Musicians: Denny Jiosa (Guitar, Programming, Producer, Main Performer, Engineer, Vocals); Chris Kent (Bass); Jay Lowder (Bass); David Hungate (Bass); Anthony Harmon (Bass); Matt Pierson (Bass); Rick Malkin (Percussion); Eric Darken (Percussion); Chester Thompson (Drums); Rick Simenson (Drums); Quinjuan Anderson (Drums); Jerry Tachoir (Vibraphone); David Hoffner (Piano, Keyboards); Rachel Sumner (Vocals); Hollie Farris (Trumpet)

[edit] Inner Voices (1996)

1. Groovinonymous
2. Angel's Kiss
3. A Walk In The Park
4. Lights Of The City
5. Time In Times Square
6. Always With You
7. Inner Voices
8. What About Blue
9. Tears Of Mercy
10. Selah
11. The Last Goodbye

Label: Blue Orchid Musicians: Denny Jiosa (Guitar, Vocals, Engineer, Main Performer, Producer, Mixing, Programming); Ann McCrary (Vocals); Wanda Watkins (Vocals); Cedric Sesley (Vocals); Armirris Palmore (Vocals); Rodney Covington (Vocals); Juanita Edwards (Vocals); Hollie Farris (Trumpet); Pat Coil (Piano, Keyboards); Chester Thompson (Drums); Eric Darken (Percussion); Chris Kent (Bass); Mark Douthit Saxophone

[edit] Jazzberry Pie (1998)

1. Old Money
2. 57 Pearl Street
3. Vertigo
4. Nine Weeks
5. Jazzberry Pie
6. Chain Reaction
7. The Promise
8. Steppin On My Shadow
9. Takin The Backroads
10. In Your Presence
11. Forever Yours

Label: Blue Orchid Musicians: Denny Jiosa (Guitar, Engineer, Main Performer, Mixing, Producer, Programming); Eric Darken (Percussion); Alex Poston (Vibraphone); Jim White (Drums); Hollie Farris (Keyboards, Trumpet [Muted]); Chris Kent (Bass); Tom Reynolds (Keyboards)

[edit] Among Friends (1999)

1. Y2Gruv
2. Nic Of Time
3. Lisa
4. Gottatude
5. I Only Have Eyes For You
6. Among Friends
7. Spider Dance
8. Tacotuesday
9. Cahmdadaddy
10. Gentle Spirit
11. Who I Am /Bonus Track

Label: 1201 Music Musicians: Denny Jiosa (Guitar, Producer, Engineer, Main Performer, Vocal Programming, Mixing, Programming); Chester Thompson (Drums); Harlan Rogers (Piano, Keyboards); Hollie Farris (Flugelhorn); Chris Kent (Bass); Kirk Whalum (Saxophone);Glen Caruba (Percussion); Chester Thompson (Drums)

[edit] Body2Body (2002)

1. Body2Body
2. Cool Shoes
3. Il Dolce Per Due (Dessert For 2)
4. Europa
5. Dreaming In Blue
6. Peace In Manhattan
7. You're Like Chocolate To Me
8. Into The Storm
9. Them Changes
10. Europa (Remix)

Label: 1201 Music Musicians: Denny Jiosa (Guitar, Vocals, Engineer, Mixing, Producer, Programming); Chuck Yamek (Guitar [Rhythm]); Roger Spencer (Bass [Electric], Bass [Upright]); Chris Kent (Bass); Pat Coil (Keyboards); Bob Mater (Drums); Chester Thompson (Drums); Jeffery Scot Wills (Saxophone); Hollie Farris (Trumpet, Flugelhorn); Chris Dunn (Trombone)

[edit] References