Type: Book

Features Page Highly regarded as a master of the modern guitar, Dennis Sandole has devoted his life to the advancement of modern guitar techniques. His extensive experience as a professional musician includes stints with various name bands that include Tommy Dorsey, Ray McKinley and Charlie Barnet, studio work in New York, and teaching and working with advanced students at workshops and clinics. Counted among his students are such musicians as Pat Martino, Harry Leahy (Phil Woods), Mike Santiago (Jerry Mulligan), Ed McFadden (Jimmy Smith Organ Trio), Tony Ventura (Ben Vereen), Ben Bridges (Stevie Wonder), Tony DeCaprio (Dianna Ross and Ann Margret), Mike Warren (Helen Reddy), Ron Parker and Bob DeVoe (Chico Hamilton). As a composer, Sandole has written music for ballet, a jazz opera and avant-garde music.