Quotes about Chris Buzzelli’s Albums
“...superb.” - Jim Fisch, 20th Century Guitar
“...equally skillful on electric and nylon string guitar, with his exceptional sense of melody and harmony.” - Dave McElfresh, Cadence
“...Buzzelli is a gifted guitarist who deserves to be better known.” - Adrian Ingram, Just Jazz Guitar
“...a delight.” - Linda Yohn, WEMU, Ypsilanti, MI
“...with the care of a vocalist - you can almost hear the lyrics behind his guitar lines.” - David Dupont, Sentinel Tribune, Bowling Green, OH
“a treat for mainstream guitar lovers.” - David Dupont, Cadence magazine
“highly recommended.” - Ken Dryden, All Music Guide
“great mainstream guitar music performed by some of the best jazz guitarists around today.” - Charles Chapman, Just Jazz Guitar
“Chris Buzzelli and friends deliver a fine conversation that's intended for guitar lovers as well as for all mainstream jazz enthusiasts.” - Jim Santella, L.A. Jazz Scene
“an adaptable player with excellent chops and a lively imagination.” - Jack Bowers, All About Jazz
Served on the faculty of the following schools: Bowling Green State University University of Michigan Oberlin Conservatory of Music
Presented workshops, clinics and masterclasses for the following schools and organizations: Capital University Otterbein College University of Northern Colorado Wyoming Music Educators Association International Association for Jazz Education Denison University Ohio Music Educators Association Oakland University Clark County (Las Vegas, NV) Public School Music Teachers Eastern Kentucky University Interlochen Arts Academy Northern Illinois University
Performed with the following jazz artists: New York Voices Jimmy Heath Peter Erskine Mundell Lowe Jessy J Jack Wilkins Karrin Allyson Gary Smulyan Tony Monaco Martin Taylor Carol Welsman Frank Vignola Dave Samuels John Stowell Randy Johnston Gene Bertoncini Bucky Pizzarelli Les Paul Richie Cole Marion McPartland Cal Collins Eddie Daniels Conrad Herwig Mike Stern Jiggs Whigham Joe Williams Herb Ellis Clark Terry Joe Pass Tal Farlow Dizzy Gillespie Bill Watrous
Backed up the following touring entertainers: Rockapella Leslie Gore Rich Little Debbie Reynolds Michael Feinstein Robert Goulet Roger Williams Sandy Patti Smothers Brothers Jamie Farr Steve Allen Bobby Vinton Mitzi Gaynor Jim Nabors
Played in the orchestra for the following Broadway touring shows: Motown Chicago Spamalot Lion King A Chorus Line Fiddler on the Roof