Randy Napoleon Trio at Nighttown

Guitarist from the groups of Freddy Cole, and Michael Buble, & Michigan State Professor leads All-Star Trio!

Featuring: Randy Napoleon-guitar, George DeLancey-acoustic bass, & Jim Rupp-drums.

Guitarist George Benson calls Napoleon sensational. Detroit Free Press critic Mark Stryker says Napoleon plays with a gentle, purring tone that makes you lean in close to hear its range of color and articulation. Washington Post critic Mike Joyce praises his exceptionally nimble finger-style technique. Comparing him to Wes Montgomery, music critic Michael G. Nastos says, he displays an even balance of swing, soul, and single-line or chord elements that mark an emerging voice dedicated to tradition and universally accessible jazz values....

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Guitarist from the groups of Freddy Cole, and Michael Buble, & Michigan State Professor leads All-Star Trio!

Featuring: Randy Napoleon-guitar, George DeLancey-acoustic bass, & Jim Rupp-drums.

Guitarist George Benson calls Napoleon sensational. Detroit Free Press critic Mark Stryker says Napoleon plays with a gentle, purring tone that makes you lean in close to hear its range of color and articulation. Washington Post critic Mike Joyce praises his exceptionally nimble finger-style technique. Comparing him to Wes Montgomery, music critic Michael G. Nastos says, he displays an even balance of swing, soul, and single-line or chord elements that mark an emerging voice dedicated to tradition and universally accessible jazz values.

Born in Brooklyn in 1977 and raised in Ann Arbor Michigan, Randy Napoleon began his journey in jaz
Vintage Guitar Magazine: What younger jazz guitarists stand out to you?George Benson: I like the guitar player whos playing with Freddy Cole [Randy Napoleon]. He has an all-fingers approach; he doesnt use just thumb or pick. Hes spectacular.Vintage Guitar Magazine
March 2010

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