Andreas Oberg

Past Artists- Andreas Oberg ( November, 2008)

What our members had to say !

"Fantastic show and clinic! The best clinic in my opinion since I've been involved with The Jazz Guitar Society. He is an amazing player and great communicator. Also very humble, personable and easy to be around. My personal thanks to Garrin Hertel for bringing him to Spokane! Let's get him back one more time fast before he becomes out of reach for us!!!"

"I had a great time at the show on Friday. I was amazed at Andeas' speed and the relaxed fluidity of his lines even at blistering speed. But to be honest, rather than being inspired, I left the concert on Friday thinking I would never really "get it" and that I should just forget it, hang it up and stick to rock-n-roll. I was blown out of the water by his skill and intimidated beyond measure. Had I not pre paid for the Saturday clinic, I probably would have skipped it. I'm so glad I didn't. At the clinic I was able to get close enough to start picking up what he was doing. And though a lot of what he said in terms of re-harmonizing went right over my head, I was able to watch it up close and hear it well enough to give me some ideas to practice. Sunday I took a private lesson from him and things got even better. Mainly because I was able to stop him and point and say "what was that right there?" Not only did he stop and show me what he was doing in slow-mo (that's what I need sometimes) he would also explain the theory behind it and show me the context before and after which would really "wake up" my ear. He's a great teacher. I left the lesson feeling encouraged and inspired and I have a whole new bag of tricks to work on. And though I know I'll never get to Andreas' level, I now feel like there is at least a small hope that one day I can be a "real" jazz player. "

Andreas Oberg Clinic

November, 2008

Clinic: “Q & A with Andreas”

Swedish guitar virtuoso Andreas Öberg was born in Stockholm on August 6, 1978. As a teenage Swedish tennis prodigy, Andreas Oberg had to make a tough decision of whether to continue his sport or pursue his true love, playing guitar. Fortunately, he chose the latter, and his agility and grace on the fret board have made him one of the most fluent young stylists playing jazz today, further attested to in his performances alongside such musicians as Bucky Pizzarelli, Ken Peplowski, Frank Vignola and Joey DeFrancesco. At 30, he has mastered everything from bebop and swing to bossa nova, Gypsy jazz and fusion, enhanced with youthful, rock-driven vigor. At the age of 18, Andreas already had made a name for himself on the vibrant Swedish music scene. Performing with many of Sweden's top artists, he was also admitted to the Royal Music Academy in Stockholm. Possessing the rare talent to master many different music styles, Andreas Öberg's obvious energy and brilliant technique constantly impresses listeners all over the world. Frequently appearing and performing on TV & radio shows, Andreas is regurarly also featured in international music and guitar magazines.

Andreas Öberg this far has recorded four solo albums and one DVD. His latest album titled "My Favorite Guitars" was released on Resonance Records, US, on April 8 2008.

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Past Artists- Andreas Oberg ( November, 2008) What our members had to say ! "Fantastic show and clinic! The best clinic in my opinion since I've been involved with The Jazz Guitar Society. He is an amazing player and great communicator. Also very humble, personable and easy to be around. My personal thanks to Garrin Hertel for bringing him to Spokane! Let's get him back one more time fast before he becomes out of reach for us!!!" "I had a great time at the show on Friday. I was amazed at Andeas' speed and the relaxed fluidity of his lines even at blistering speed. But to be honest, rather than being inspired, I left the concert on Friday thinking I would never really "get it" and that I should just forget it, hang it up and stick to rock-n-roll. I was blown out of the water by his skill and intimidated beyond measure. Had I not pre paid for the Saturday clinic, I probably would have skipped it. I'm so glad I didn't. At the clinic I was able to get close enough to start picking up what he was doing. And though a lot of what he said in terms of re-harmonizing went right over my head, I was able to watch it up close and hear it well enough to give me some ideas to practice. Sunday I took a private lesson from him and things got even better. Mainly because I was able to stop him and point and say "what was that right there?" Not only did he stop and show me what he was doing in slow-mo (that's what I need sometimes) he would also explain the theory behind it and show me the context before and after which would really "wake up" my ear. He's a great teacher. I left the lesson feeling encouraged and inspired and I have a whole new bag of tricks to work on. And though I know I'll never get to Andreas' level, I now feel like there is at least a small hope that one day I can be a "real" jazz player. " Andreas Oberg Clinic November, 2008 Clinic: “Q & A with Andreas” Swedish guitar virtuoso Andreas Öberg was born in Stockholm on August 6, 1978. As a teenage Swedish tennis prodigy, Andreas Oberg had to make a tough decision of whether to continue his sport or pursue his true love, playing guitar. Fortunately, he chose the latter, and his agility and grace on the fret board have made him one of the most fluent young stylists playing jazz today, further attested to in his performances alongside such musicians as Bucky Pizzarelli, Ken Peplowski, Frank Vignola and Joey DeFrancesco. At 30, he has mastered everything from bebop and swing to bossa nova, Gypsy jazz and fusion, enhanced with youthful, rock-driven vigor. At the age of 18, Andreas already had made a name for himself on the vibrant Swedish music scene. Performing with many of Sweden's top artists, he was also admitted to the Royal Music Academy in Stockholm. Possessing the rare talent to master many different music styles, Andreas Öberg's obvious energy and brilliant technique constantly impresses listeners all over the world. Frequently appearing and performing on TV & radio shows, Andreas is regurarly also featured in international music and guitar magazines. Andreas Öberg this far has recorded four solo albums and one DVD. His latest album titled "My Favorite Guitars" was released on Resonance Records, US, on April 8 2008.
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