Carl Filipiak

Carl Filipiak - Right On Time - 1993 - Geometric Records

Carl Filipiak may be just another guitarist “flying under the radar”, but he is a dynamic and exceptionally talented fusion guitarist. In their nominations for their “New Fusion Blood” article, Jazziz Magazine included Carl in a list of guitarists who could possibly fill that description. Jazz Times called him “a dazzlingly versatile guitarist” and also called “Right On Time” "Hot, Hot, Hot!" The album includes great artists like drummers Dennis Chambers and George Gray, with JIm Charsen on bass, Paul Soroka on keyboards, and the great Bob Berg on tenor sax. Carl penned all the tracks except Jimi Hendrix’s "Little Wing." Carl is a wonderful guitarist with a fantastic fluid technique and although he has played and recorded with some of the best musicians in the business, he still needs to be heard by a bigger audience. The album has been described as “high octane jazz fusion” album. It’s that and a lot more and HR by A.O.O.F.C. Buy Carl’s exceptional “I Got Your Mantra” album and support real music [All tracks @ 320 Kbps: File size = 94.6 Mb]

TRACKS

1 Nuji 4:25
2 Two P.M. 5:18
3 Fly On 2:31
4 Little Wing 8:20
5 Right On Time 8:10
6 Say When 6:13
7 Medford Three 5:21

All music composed by Carl Filipiak except Track 4 by Jimi Hendrix

MUSICIANS

Carl Filipiak - Electric, Acoustic & Synth Guitars
Jim Charlsen - Bass
Paul Soroka - Keyboards & Lyricon
Dennis Chambers - Drums (1, 2, 4 & 5)
George Gray - Drums (6 & 7)
Victor Williams - Percussion
Rod Daniels - Additional Percussion (6 & 7)
Dave Fairall - Tenor, Alto & Soprano Saxophone (3, 4, 6 & 7)
Bob Berg - Tenor Saxophone (1, 2 & 5)

SHORT BIO

Carl Filipiak has earned critical acclaim as one of today’s most dynamic jazz guitarists. Jazziz Magazine has included him among a renowned list of guitar players in their nominations for “New Fusion Blood,” and JazzTimes calls him “a dazzlingly versatile guitarist.” Many of his recordings and performances have paired him with some of the industry’s finest musicians including Dennis Chambers, Victor Wooten, and Grammy nominee Bob Berg. His six independent recordings on Geometric Records have garnered him reviews in such prestigious publications as 20th Century Guitar, Billboard, Guitar Player, Guitar World, Jazziz and JazzTimes. Turner Broadcasting and NBC Sports have featured Carl’s music in several televised events including the Olympics. Carl performs at various festivals and venues along the east coast and has been honored regionally with several awards. He has received the esteemed WAMA award from the Washington Area Music Association for “Best Jazz Instrumentalist”, “Best Guitarist” from from Baltimore Magazine and “Best Jazz Musician” from The City Paper. Actively involved in music education, Carl is an endorser and clinician for Fender Guitars. He has released his own instructional guitar video “Use What You Got!” and is a contributing author and consultant for several music publishers. His recent works include an instructional book and companion CD for Mel Bay Publications and collaboration on a comprehensive book on guitar from Balafon Books in London. For over 25 years Carl has evolved musically—creating a unique style and sound influenced by his rock roots and passion for jazz. If you want great music follow him down the road that he’s staked out for himself and you’ll hear world-class writing, arranging and guitar playing. For anyone interested in Carl's career prior to 1987, check out Joe Vacarino’s newly self-published book, Baltimore Sounds: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Baltimore-area Pop Musicians, Bands and Recordings 1950–1980. © 2005 Carl Filipiak http://www.carlfilipiak.com/biography.html