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Recognized as one of the most prolific and versatile performers on the Connecticut music scene, guitarist George Lesiw has made his surge a topic of conversation and interest amongst the Northeast audience. Lesiw combines the true improvisational essence and language of jazz, the daring electricity of rock-fusion and the gritty fire of blues.
Lesiw is currently the guitarist for the band "Eight to The Bar".
Known as a bandleader and sideman for some time now, Lesiw initiates a spark of rock-fusion with a combination of the emotional fire of the blues sprinkled with funk, soul and R& B, making him a desired performer in music venues across the state and beyond.
George Lesiw graduated from
Bachelor in Music from Berklee College of Music 2002
Masters in Jazz Studies from SUNY Purchase 2017
Masters in Music Education from Sacred Hart University 2024

Screen name:: george1781982
Member since:: May 02 2024; Active within 24 hours
Level of commitment:: Very Committed
Years playing music:: 35
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:: 6-7 nights a week
Most available:: Nights

Influences

Kenny Burrell, Wes Montgomery, John Scofield, John Abercrombie, T-Bone Walker, B.B. King, Miles Davis, and John Coltrane, Pat Martino, Jeff Beck. Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Joe Henderson, Charlie Parker, Bob Marley, Joe Handerson