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Michael Coppola Jazz Guitarist from Westport, CT

Will travel up to 100 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 3 Reviews
  • 4 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2007
  • Virtual Services Offered
  • Starting at $350 per event

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I wrote “the book” on classical wedding music in my recent Mel Bay edition “Wedding Music for Pickstyle Guitar”, see my numerous videos on YouTube ( type in or copy and paste in youtube search "Wedding music classical guitar Michael Coppola"). I am a solo guitarist listed as a main entry in acclaimed jazz critic Scott Yanow's book "The Great Jazz Guitarists, the ultimate guide" I was highly trained in classical guitar as well and in addition to performing all of the traditional wedding music ( bridal marches, ode to joy, canon etc), I play other non traditional choices....Beatles, Disney, just about anything. I can do a ceremony on classical guitar and/or a cocktail hour playing jazz, classical, classic rock or any combination thereof. Versitility is my specialty. I have also written a book published by Mel Bay "Christmas Gig Book for Pick-Style Guitar". If you are looking for Chistmas music at a holiday party, again, I am the guitarist for you. In addition to traditional classical guitar, I play a self-invented 9 string guitar on which I can play music unavailable to 6 or 7 string players and with a much fuller sound than ANY other solo guitarist. As a jazz player, performing solo arrangements of Porter, Gershwin, Ellington, etc; I can also include virtuoso classical guitar pieces such by Mozart, Chopin, Beethoven, etc; pop tunes by the Beatles, The Yes Band, etc; and Atkins style arrangements by Chet, Jerry Reed, Tommy Emmanuel, etc. This mix is very entertaining and exciting at any event. I have issued 7 CD recordings; have been featured in many music industry magazines such as Guitar Player, 20th Century Guitar, Fingerstyle Guitar, Just Jazz Guitar, Cadence, Coda, etc; and have performed on several local and national TV and Radio shows. I had been a regular performer at the Classic American Guitar show, The Philly Guitar show, and have performed at The Montreal Jazz Festival, The Blue Note (nyc), The Iridium, The Chet Atkins festival in Nashville, the winter NAMM show to name a few national events. I am always willing to work with my customers to give them exactly want they are after at their own event. I have performed with jazz greats such as Charles MacPherson and the legendary LES PAUL. Please check out my many jazz, classical and classic rock videos on youtube. I live in CT outside of NYC. For my out of state performances, I must obviously charge much more to cover travel, lodging and missed work while away. Nonetheless......it will be worth it, especially for my unique and renowned solo jazz playing. If it is the best in solo jazz guitar you seek. stop here

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Review by Maureen S.

Wedding CeremonyReviewed on May 23, 2011From Simsbury, CT

Michael was very accommodating, played beautifully, and was extremely helpful in selecting the appropriate songs for our wedding. We received many pleasent comments on his playing from our guest. Good choice!

Review by Jennifer L.

Wedding CeremonyReviewed on August 13, 2009From Middletown, NJ

Michael is a talented professional. The music at our wedding ceremony was beautiful and he showed patience when dealing with a disorganized, frazzled bride. I highly recommend him.

Review by Jason N.

WeddingReviewed on May 26, 2007From New York City, NY

Michael played at our wedding at Bouley Restaurant in NYC this past May. His playing was perfect for the occasion, and we would definately recommend him to anyone looking for a virtuoso guitarist. I had seen Michael play at a guitar festival in the New York area weeks before the wedding--he has an amazing technique and very strong musicality. His 9-string guitar is fascinating. For the wedding, he was able to adjust his tone to the wedding reception, and read the room very well. Thanks Mike!

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Past Events

June 20, 2015 • waterbury palace
Sat5:00 PM - 11:00 PM Waterbury, CT
May 22, 2011 • Wedding Ceremony
Sun2:00 PM - 2:45 PM Simsbury, CT
September 18, 2010 • Wedding Ceremony
Sat4:30 PM - 6:00 PM New Haven, CT
August 8, 2009 • Wedding Ceremony
Sat11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Middletown, NJ
May 26, 2007 • Wedding
Sat11:30 AM - 4:30 PM New York City, NY

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