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azsamad

Name: az
Gender: Male

Interests: Acoustic fingerstyle guitar music, movie marathons, art and design, literature, anime and stand-up comedy.

For international purchases of my CD as well as bio and audio previews, log on: www.cdbaby.com/azsamad. For orders in Malaysia, e-mail me at talktoazsamad at yahoo dot com for details!

CD is also available at The Guitar Collection (Subang Jaya, Sunway Pyramid, 1Utama, Midvalley and Taman Tun), Guitar Store (Cheras & Desa Sri Hartamas branches) and at all my shows!

In Singapore, CD available at the Esplanade Shop.

Message: message meEmail: email me
Website: visit my website

Member Since: 2/24/2004

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Wednesday, November 04, 2009

NEW VIDEOS: 4 songs from Az Samad @ Mission City Coffee, Santa Clara, CA, Nov 2 09

Az Samad Live at the Acoustic Guitar Night (hosted by Doug Young), November 1 2009
Mission City Coffee Roasting Company, Santa Clara CA

Selections from the Performance:

1. The C Factor
2. Do You Insult Me Waltz
3. Irama Espanyola
4. The Way You Say Our Names

All songs composed and performed by Az Samad.

Video courtesy of Tony Yamamoto. (http://www.yamamotoguitar.com/)

Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/azsamad
Buy CDs: http://www.cdbaby.com/azsamad
Full Bio/Performance Dates/Press Info: http://www.sonicbids.com/azsamad

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Irama Espanyola
Composer/Performer:Az Samad
Available on Az Samad's album "Acoustic Gestures" on iTunes and http://www.cdbaby.com/azsamad

Tuning: Standard (EADGBE)
Guitar: Takamine EN-60C

Live at the Acoustic Guitar Night (hosted by Doug Young), November 1 2009
Mission City Coffee Roasting Company, Santa Clara CA

Video courtesy of Tony Yamamoto. (http://www.yamamotoguitar.com/)

Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/azsamad
Buy CDs: http://www.cdbaby.com/azsamad
Full Bio/Performance Dates/Press Info: http://www.sonicbids.com/azsamad

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Friday, October 23, 2009

NEW VIDEOS: Complete Concert-186 Jazz Combo @ Concert Hall,San Jose State University, San Jose CA

186 Jazz Combo @ Concert Hall, SJSU, San Jose CA Oct 22 2009
Directed by John Shifflett

Thursday, October 22nd 2009, 7:30PM
Music Concert Hall, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

San Jose State University 186 Jazz Combo:

Jessica Cabrera - piano
Adam Everett - drums
Jerry Holmes - baritone sax
Michael Larson - guitar
Kevin McCullough - vibes
Caleb Murray - bass
Az Samad - guitar
Dave Sanchez - trombone

Videographer: Yin Yin Boey

Setlist and direct link to individual songs:

1) I'll Catch You (John Scofield)
part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1dALy5GAuYY
part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FYhjRefigk

2) Take the Coltrane (Duke Ellington)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Q0jLbkUtuc

3) Tell Her You Saw Me (Pat Metheny)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaz39xL1cbo

4) Moment's Notice (John Coltrane)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYM_QOyOVv

5) Serenity - Theme from Firefly (Josh Whedon)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Plbj4bj6cKc

6) Evidence (Thelonious Monk)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StmFoX8XS0o

7) The Shadow of Your Smile (Johnny Mandel)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zo74_Ud4iLw

8) Nothing Personal (Don Grolnick)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1umbpLjsJQ

9) Bittersweet (Sam Jones)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox7yOts1KVw

10) Cause We've Ended As Lovers (Stevie Wonder)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xvg0WJcuf8

11) Bolivia (Cedar Walton)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSuWrS4qtjw

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Monday, October 19, 2009

	Planet Loop@Y2K9 International Live Looping Fest,Santa Cruz,CA Complete set at the festival - two videos, two songs on each video! Planet Loop is: Michael Schaller (bass/loops/samples) Carrie Jahde (drums/ electronics) Featuring guest - Az Samad (guitar/loops) Videographer: Yin Yin Boey http://planetloopmusic.com/
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Thursday, September 24, 2009

NEW VIDEO: Az Samad - Her Red Hair (Teja Gerken)

This is a cover version of Teja Gerken's composition "Her Red Hair" originally found on his "On My Way" album. The piece is in G-Minor (DGDGBbD) tuning. "On My Way" is available on iTunes and at www.cdbaby.com/teja.

Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/azsamad
Buy CDs: http://www.cdbaby.com/azsamad
Full Bio/Performance Dates/Press Info: http://www.sonicbids.com/azsamad

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