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Special Guest Performer - Enrico Granafei

is a classical guitarist, player of the harmonica virtuoso, singer, songwriter, arranger and composer specializing, in both Classical Music and Jazz.

He received his degree in classical guitar from the Conservatory of líAquila in Italy in 1976. After working as a classical guitarist and a guitar teacher in Italy and Germany, Enrico discovered Jazz through the harmonica, and, following in the tradition of Toots Thielemans, he has explored new possibilities for the harmonica beyond Rock and Blues. He graduated in 1992 with a Masters degree in Jazz Performance from the Manhattan School of Music where he studied with Toots Thielemans, and is the only harmonica player in the history of the school to earn a degree from that prestigious institution.

Enrico has performed in several Jazz clubs and Festivals worldwide, and as a guitarist has shown great versatility, from 19th century music for voice and guitar to classical Neapolitan songs to Brazilian Bossa Nova.  Enrico is also the owner of Trumpets, in Montclair, the most important Jazz venue in the state.