Deeply rooted in Cincinnati's communicative jazz tradition and accessible to jazz lovers of all kinds, master guitarist brings music from critically-acclaimed new album, "Prime Numbers," to BLU! Featuring Brad Myers, Ben Walkenhauer, Peter Gemus, Tom Buckley.
Playing music since the age of 6, the remarkable composer/guitarist Brad Myers decided to pursue transcendence through jazz expression at the age of 13. And that purity of spirit and joy of creativity has been at the core of his artistry throughout his musical life. After more than 20 years as a much sought after sideman and co-directing a variety of acclaimed ensembles that crossed the boundaries of multiple musical genres, Brad has decided to emerge as a leader. The recent release of his album Prime Numbers is a powerful first step. Featuring his quintet, comprised of musicians with whom he has been performing in various contexts for the past five years, Prime Numbers clearly demonstrates his enormous talents as both composer and guitarist.
Over all these years, Brad has shared the stage with a variety of top names including John Scofield, Stanley Jordan, Victor Wooten, Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, Matt Wilson, the Cincinnati Pops and so many more. He was a featured guest soloist playing the "part" of Cal Collins in Nancy James and Carmen DeLeone’s A Salute to Rosemary Clooney. He performed with Pernell Santurnini in a live broadcast from the renowned percussionist’s native Curaçao, and recently recorded with Fareed Haque in a big band recording of pieces from the guitar great’s Garaj Mahal, and then premiering the music live with him at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola at Lincoln Center in NYC.
Continuing to create on an eclectic canvas, Brad is heavily involved on the local scene – as a member of Steve Schmidt’s Organ Trio for the past five years; wielding a telecaster with the country/honky tonk group Jeremy Pinnell & the 55s; playing mandolin with Wild Carrot's Roots Band; performing progressive original jazz with The David McDonnell Group; acoustic vocal jazz and roots music with Jacklyn Chitwood in The Fraid Knots; and funky jazz with the local core of Ray's Music Exchange.
He already has planned his two follow-up projects after Prime Numbers. His next album will be a duo recording with friend, colleague and virtuoso bassist Mike Sharfe; and after that a classic organ trio album with Steve Schmidt. All of Brad’s focus speaks to his commitment to the highest principles and goals to which an artist can hope to aspire.
Join us as we present one of Ohio's most treasured jazz guitarists as he brings the music from his critically-acclaimed "4 star" new album (Downbeat Magazine), "Prime Numbers," to Akron - get your tickets today!