Product Description Steven Meyer, a solo fingerstyle guitarist performing regularly in the Madison area, announces the release of his debut CD: Steven Meyer Plays Guitar, Choice Selections For Solo Guitar. Personal requests from fans for a CD prompted this recording, which documents highlights from his performing repertoire, especially the smash solo version of Linus and Lucy (Peanut's Theme). Steven's music explores the rich historical and cultural heritage of solo guitar and he continues to develop a dynamic mastery of improvisational expression. Steven is a Wisconsin-born guitarist and has worked to develop a unique creative voice in virtuoso solo guitar. Steven brings a multi-faceted capability to many genres of music, including Classical, BossaNova, and Jazz/Pop. His playing can be described as artful, passionate, and sophisticated. Steven has gained the poise and musical maturity that can only be gained from many years of study and performance. Steven's guitar work features tasty progressions, intricate harmonies, and flawless technique. Re-harmonized melody lines anchor his method of solo jazz improvisation. Experience Steven's music and explore the creative possibilities of solo guitar. Material on this recording is from JazzPop, BossaNova, and Classical styles and is an easy-to- listen-to primer on the creative possibilities of solo fingerstyle guitar. Review Guitar legend Steven Meyer's new CD release features solo fingerstyle guitar with tasty progressions, intricate harmonies and flawless technique. --Prentiss Berg, Isthmus, June 23, 2005 About the Artist Steven Meyer Plays Guitar Steven Meyer is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after solo guitarists in the Midwest. Steven has worked to develop a unique voice in virtuoso solo guitar and brings a multi-faceted capability to many genres of music, including Classical, BossaNova, and Jazz/Pop. His playing can be described as artful, passionate, and sophisticated. Steven has gained the poise and musical maturity that can only be gained from many years of study and performance. Steven’s guitar work features tasty progressions, intricate harmonies, and flawless technique. Re-harmonized melody lines anchor his method of solo jazz improvisation. Experience Steven’s music and explore the creative possibilities of solo guitar. Originally from Milwaukee, WI, Steven is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee. Prior to the university, Steven began performing professionally at many establishments in Honolulu, Hawaii. It was during the time in Hawaii that Steven became acquainted with Slack Key guitar and the possibilities of open tuning and fingerstyle guitar. Back in Milwaukee, Steven began the process of exploring many styles of guitar, including classical, jazz, rock, and was lead guitar player and lead vocalist for three established rock bands in the Milwaukee area. Steven also continued to nurture a deep interest in solo guitar, and performed solo guitar at many upscale dining establishments in Milwaukee. Steven moved to Madison, WI and currently enjoys an extended engagement at a premier Latin American cuisine bistro in Madison, WI. Steven’s guitar style is the culmination of many influences, including jazz artists Ralph Towner, Pat Metheny, Joe Pass, Keith Jarrett, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock; rock legends Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, The Beatles; Guitarists Earl Klugh, Charlie Byrd and Chet Atkins, Classical guitar composers H. Villa Lobos, Leo Brouer, Flamenco/Latin music and Celtic music. Steven’s repertoire also includes the best of Broadway and contemporary standards. Steven is also a pianist, and the discovery of jazz on the piano greatly influences his approach to solo fingerstyle guitar. See more