Marvelous guitarists  Tom Glenn and  Stu Goodis, with Martin Torres bass and Kareem Sanjaghi drums, were introduced by Bert Jackson at their performance at the Show Library in Orleans, MA on October 4, 2014.  It was great to have both of them here in New England!

They are both Emmy Award winning Composers.    With Goodis living in California and Glenn living in New England, long distance collaboration is a challenge, but fortunately for us they manage it.

Tom Glenn

Stu Goodis

Here’s a short version (mine) of their talent on My Shining Hour:

In the 1980’s, while Tom was teaching music at the Neupauer Conservatory in Philadelphia, he met Stu. Their relationship started as student-teacher but grew over 30 years to a colleague status. Tom introduced Stu to jazz. Their mutual love for jazz inspired each of them to become students of jazz virtuoso Pat Martino, Tom in 1971 and Stu fifteen years later.

They were supported today by Martin Torres, bass, also of California, and  Kareem Sanjaghi, drums, from East Dennis, MA, maintaining the beat and giving it the right feel.

Martin Torres, bass

Kareem Sanjaghi

This  band raised reminiscences of the great Brazilian Classical guitarist Luiz Floriano Bonfá.  Following is the complete, one hour program they played at the Snow Library – see and hear for yourself:

Goodis and Glenn were also featured at the Falmouth JazzFest, both the day before and after this performance. We hope they return with their bold, lyrical, and emotionally charged guitars!  When they do, we’ll be sure to let you know.

by Marce
nejazz.com