John Behling Guitarist from Chicago, IL

John performs at clubs, festivals, corporate events, and weddings throughout the Midwest. He specialties include jazz standards, the guitar music of Latin America and Brazil, and classical guitar music, as well as beautiful arrangements of contemporary popular songs. Some of his career highlights include performances for President Clinton and President Obama, and performances at prestigious venues such as the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. In addition to his work as a soloist, he performs with many groups including The Guitar Arts Duo, which specializes in swing era music, and the Brazilian jazz quartet, Rio Bamba. He has also worked with celebrities including Patti Page, Jay McShann, and Claude "Fiddler" Williams, and he has toured and recorded with award winning fiddler, Jeremy Kittel, and legendary banjo player, Clarke Buehling. John is an experienced and in-demand professional and his swinging jazz, elegant classical music, romantic ballads, and hip bossa novas will make your event a celebration to remember.