Azzolina, Jay
Azzolina, Jay
Azzolina, Jay, jazz guitarist; b. Meriden, Conn., Dec. 23, 1952. Azzolina studied classical guitar at Hartt Coll. of Music in Hartford, Conn. (1971–72), then studied with Pat Metheny and Mick Goodrick at Berklee (1972–76). A thoughtful and creative soloist, he has worked with Spyro Gyra (1989–91, including two LPs), Michael Franks (since 1993), and various others, including Herbie Mann, Jaco Pastorius, and Paul Motian. He has also made recordings with Jeff Beai, David Mann, and Harvie Swartz. Azzolina has taught at the West End Sym. outreach program since 1981, and at various N.Y. colleges since 1986, including S.U.N.Y. in Purchase (since 1992) and Manhattanville Coll. (since 1996). He earned an M.F.A. from Purchase in 1995.
Discography
Never Too Late (1988).
—Lewis Porter