Guitar Players

Eric Roberts is an accomplished guitarist and bassist as well as composer, and has been playing professionally since the age of 16. He holds a B.A. in Music from Ithaca College and a Master's in Music from the University of Miami. He has enjoyed a successful career playing in Broadway shows, backing up name entertainers such as Chuck Berry, The Fifth Dimension, The Drifters, Bob Hope, Joan Rivers, Anthony Newley, Maureen McGovern, the Smothers Brothers, recording with the Orchestre Suisse Romande, television appearances and teaching guitar and bass.

Eric's own original music encompasses a variety of musical influences from Paul Winter and David Darling to Ralph Towner, Eberhard Weber and Pat Metheny as well as the music of Brazil. His own unique sound comes from a melding of instruments -- from the classical guitar, acoustic bass and guitar synthesizer to the mandolin and the bandura (a Ukrainian instrument akin to the harp).

Cella Schieffelin Roberts holds a B.S. in Music Education from Harwick College and a Master's in Music Therapy from Florida State University. She has taught in public and private schoools in Florida and New York, working with multi-cultural and multi-generational populations.

She was head music educator/music therapist at the Cathedral School of St. John the Divine in New York City, seat of the world's largest gothic cathedral. Cella's 4th and 5th grade chorus was chosen to perform a world premiere of the song, "The Family," composed by Jacquelyn Reinach, celebrating the 1994 "Year of the Family" at the opening session for the General Assembly at the United Nations in New York City. She was also invited back to the U.N. for several encore performances for various celebratory occasions.

Visit the website to listen to original MP3 performance samples at www.dmamusic.org/roberts

Also check out Eric's New CD!
Although Denver musician Eric Roberts is primarily known as a bass player, guitar is his first love, and his debut CD entitled "In a Silent Place" showcases his beautiful classical guitar in a relaxed yet uplifting setting featuring cellist David Darling (formerly of the Paul Winter Consort and recording artist on the ECM, Hearts of Space and Relaxation labels), guitarist Robert Weinstein and percussionist Ed Contreras. The music ranges from lyrical and melodic instrumentals to spontaneous collaborative and solo improvisations featuring Eric on nylon string guitar, steel string guitar, fretless bass and guitar synthesizer. So sit back, relax and enjoy a wonderful debut CD from a most talented musician! Titles: In a Silent Place - New Love - Remembering You - The River Runs - Snow - Flowing - Journey Through Time - Cella's Song - Reflections I - Reflections II - Reflections III - A Stringy Dialogue - Lullaby.

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