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Jazz Guitar: "Chord Shapes for Jazz Guitar" Free Tutorial

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Dan Papaila

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Dan is a San Diego based jazz guitarist whose recordings and instructional book, have gained national attention. Dan honed his bluesy style playing with the likes of R&B legends Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson, Big Joe Turner, Plas Johnson, and Johnny “Hammond” Smith in Los Angeles & on the "Chitlin' Circuit." Later, Dan co-lead an R&B fusion group with Tower Of Power keyboardist Roger Smith in Sacramento before the move to San Diego. Dan's recordings have received critical praise. "Positively!" reached number 11 on national radio and was named "Best Jazz Album" at the San Diego Music Awards. "Full Circle" spent 10 weeks on the national charts and was nominated "Best Jazz/Blues Album" at the San Diego Music Awards - His fifth nomination!