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4/30/2018 Vinny Raniolo's Album Release Party contents jazz editorial distilled Vinny Raniolo's Album Release Party news articles Acclaimed classic jazz guitarist Vinny Raniolo celebrates jubilees the release of his new CD, Air Guitar, with April 27 concert home brewed at Lo ng Island's Cradle of Aviation Museum gig guide festival guide With Air Guitar, his longawaited debut album as a leader, fests by countries stellar guitarist Vinny Raniolo displays his passion for early linkograffiti jazz and flying audio files Friday, April 27th 7pm11pm musicians ads The Reckson Center Museums press room at Mitchel Cradle of Aviation press service Garden City, NY Vinny Raniolo Guitar, Elias Bailey Bass Virtuoso guitarist Vinny Raniolo has built a widespread global fan base, thanks to his engaging approach to early jazz, his regular appearances on PBS specials, and his collaborations with sixstring giants including Bucky Pizzarelli, Frank Vignola and Tommy Emmanuel. Vinny's love of flying is just about on par with his devotion to music, and with the release of his brandnew CD, Air Guitar, the 6string wizard and pilot has found a way to connect his two passions. Air Guitar, Raniolo's muchanticipated debut recording as a leader, features a cache of 15 classic tunes related to flying and the wild blue yonder, by composers ranging from Benny Goodman to John Denver. The selections travel from the birth of aviation (the 1910 rarity "Come Josephine in My Flying Machine"), through gypsy jazz (into the clouds with Django Reinhardt's "Nuages") to the easy swing of Jimmy Van Heusen ("Come Fly With Me"). Raniolo also delves into the Great American Songbook with classic tunes by Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Hoagy Carmichael, and more. Though Air Guitar is Vinny's first album as a leader, he's far from a newcomer to jazz. The Nassau County guitarist got interested in jazz at age 16 after a teacher introduced him to to records by masters of jazz guitar such as Joe Pass, John Pizzarelli, Bucky Pizzarelli, Herb Ellis and others. Vinny fell in love with the music immediately and realized, "That's what I want to do." He began gigging as a teen, and his career really took off when he paired up with fellow guitarist Frank Vignola at age 22. Since then, Vinny Raniolo has garnered widespread attention and praise from critics and fans alike for his playing with Four Generations of Guitar, Rhythm Future Quartet and other ensembles. He maintains a busy international touring schedule, and appears http://home.nestor.minsk.by/jazz/news/2018/03/0502.html 1/2 4/30/2018 Vinny Raniolo's Album Release Party on numerous albums, including duos with Vignola, and as a sideman and a soughtout accompanist for singers. Vinny is also recognized as an educator and is the author of several instruction books. As for his other obsession, Vinny grew up around pilots, flight instructors and planes, but the flying bug didn't bite till recently. He was hooked from his first lesson, about three years ago; now the brilliant guitarist is also an instrumentrated pilot, currently working toward obtaining a commercial license. The flying guitarist's passions are more closely connected than they might seem. "My background in music definitely helps with my overall understanding. It's learning another language, and there are a lot of crossover skills such as coordination and math, " Vinny points out. " I think that in life we are always playing jazz: You are alert to the environment around you and quickly improvise based on your knowledge of the situation. Just like music, aviation is a lifelong study and takes a lot of dedication." The choice of concert venue is as special and as personal as the music: Audience members will have a chance to view a full exhibition of aviation history during a pre concert cocktail hour, with hors d'œuvres, plus a cash bar. Bassist Elias Bailey, an indemand player who has performed and studied with many of the top names in jazz, joins Vinny on Air Guitar, and onstage at the Reckson Center at the Cradle of Aviation Museum concert, as they celebrate the release of the new CD. This special event takes place at the Reckson Center at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, Long Island, April 27, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Vinny Raniolo "Air Guitar" (Self Produced) Street Date: April 27, 2018 Vinny Raniolo Guitar, Elias Bailey Bass write your comments about the article :: © 2018 Jazz News :: home page http://home.nestor.minsk.by/jazz/news/2018/03/0502.html 2/2.