John Tropea is an American jazz guitarist and composer
born on January 7, 1946. He began studying guitar at the age of 12, continuing
his musical education at the "Berklee College of Music" in Boston,
where he dedicated himself to the study of jazz guitar and of musical
composition. After moving to Boston, Tropea began his career playing jazz and
R&B with local bands, including “The Three Degrees.” After finishing
college, he took part in a tour with Eumir Deodato.
In 1967, having moved to New York, he became one of the
most sought-after session musicians. In 1974, he contributed to the recordings
of Van Morrison's "Bulbs" and "Cul de Sac". His first solo
album, simply titled "Tropea", was released in 1975, followed by
"Short Trip to Space" and "To Touch You Again". He
collaborated with artists such as Billy Cobham, Eumir Deodato, Laura Nyro,
Harry Chapin, Paul Simon, Eric Clapton and Dr. John. Tropea is also known for
writing and arranging music for films and television advertising.
In 1979, he released the single "Living In The
Jungle", featuring an addictive midtempo groove that rocked the dance
floors and became a hit widely used by DJs of the time.
Singles
1975 - Tropea
1977 - Short Trip To Space
1979 - To Touch You Again
1986 - NY Cats Direct
1994 - Live At Mikell's New York
1999 - A Simple Way To Say I Love You
1999 - Something Old New Borrowed And Blues
2003 - Standard Influence
2005 - Rock Candy - Standard Influence II
2007 - Tropea 10: The Time Is Right
2007 - Take Me Back To THe Ol' School
2014 - Gotcha Rhythm Right Here
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