Alex Skolnik, Ron Jackson And George Cole at Yoshi's Oakland

SF/NY GUITAR TRIO: ALEX SKOLNICK, RON JACKSON, GEORGE COLE Three supremely talented guitarists together for an epic, engaging and memorable show (suitable music lovers of all ages). Highly regarded by the music industry, each artist brings their unique style that culminates in a well rounded, entertaining collaboration. A superb guitar trio touring in promotion of their 2025 release.
ALEX SKOLNICK: “Though he’s pretty much a household name in heavy metal, Alex defies categorization by musical genre.” (Making Music, Jan 2015). “Skolnick runs the guitaristic gamut from lush chord melodies to Wes Montgomery-style octaves to screaming Sonny Sharrock-esque skronking” (Downbeat Jan 2017). Alex Skolnick is both an original member of Bay Area thrashers Testament (which he joined at age sixteen) and a respected New York improviser of multiple styles. Emerging as one of the original melodic thrash guitarists (alongside Marty Friedman), Alex later moved to New York and earned a BA in Jazz from The New School, studying with such prestigious artists as George Garzone, Cecil McBee and Reggie Workman. Now a longtime resident of Brooklyn New York, he has gone on to release several critically acclaimed albums with the Alex Skolnick Tri. In 2005, he reunited with Testament, the impact of which has eclipsed the band’s initial run). ...

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SF/NY GUITAR TRIO: ALEX SKOLNICK, RON JACKSON, GEORGE COLE Three supremely talented guitarists together for an epic, engaging and memorable show (suitable music lovers of all ages). Highly regarded by the music industry, each artist brings their unique style that culminates in a well rounded, entertaining collaboration. A superb guitar trio touring in promotion of their 2025 release.
ALEX SKOLNICK: “Though he’s pretty much a household name in heavy metal, Alex defies categorization by musical genre.” (Making Music, Jan 2015). “Skolnick runs the guitaristic gamut from lush chord melodies to Wes Montgomery-style octaves to screaming Sonny Sharrock-esque skronking” (Downbeat Jan 2017). Alex Skolnick is both an original member of Bay Area thrashers Testament (which he joined at age sixteen) and a respected New York improviser of multiple styles. Emerging as one of the original melodic thrash guitarists (alongside Marty Friedman), Alex later moved to New York and earned a BA in Jazz from The New School, studying with such prestigious artists as George Garzone, Cecil McBee and Reggie Workman. Now a longtime resident of Brooklyn New York, he has gone on to release several critically acclaimed albums with the Alex Skolnick Tri. In 2005, he reunited with Testament, the impact of which has eclipsed the band’s initial run). 
RON JACKSON: “Ron is a badass on guitar. Performing with him makes me feel like a badass too…If I could play half as good as Ron on guitar I’d be jumping through the roof. His playing style and skills are unreal!” –Sinem Saniye World renowned Turkish Pop and Jazz vocalist “I would highly recommend Ron Jackson having dealt with him over the years as a colleague in the music industry. Ron is not only a first class guitarist but has made the seamless transition to knowing in the ins and outs of the business side of jazz. He certainly has many admirable leadership qualities.” –Scot Albertson Acclaimed NYC Vocalist “Ron is the consummate musician. For years I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside him in the 21st Century Band.
GEORGE COLE: “George Cole is a phenomenal guitar player.” - Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day “George Cole is a major guitar talent who plays everything from gypsy jazz to rhythm & blues. It’s been a great experience playing my music with him and he’s helped me take Dawg music in many new and wonderful directions. He can sing too!” - David Grisman BIO: George Cole is a versatile and multitalented guitarist / composer / singer / bandleader, an award winning Bay Area musician (BAMMIE) who first came to fame as a rock guitarist George Cole expanded his musical palette to encompass the Great American Songbook, gypsy jazz and uptown swing, and his own tasty compositions. George traveled the globe, 3 years touring, as lead guitarist for Grammy Award winning mandolinist David Grisman, receiving immediate acceptance and veneration when introduced to new audiences in bluegrass, folk and country music venues. He has long been recognized for captivating music, high-energy showmanship and a broad-ranging repertoire.

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