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Episode Synopsis
A forward-thinking guitarist with deep roots in the jazz tradition, Randy Napoleon has spent decades shaping the sound of modern jazz. Currently an Associate Professor at Michigan State University, he honed his craft on the road with legends like Benny Green, The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Michael Bublé, and spent thirteen years with Freddy Cole.
With over seventy recording credits, including Grammy-nominated projects, his playing and arrangements have been heard on major stages worldwide—from Royal Albert Hall to The Hollywood Bowl—and on television appearances spanning The Tonight Show to The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Praised for his warm tone, intricate finger-style technique, and deep swing, Napoleon embodies the balance of tradition and innovation in jazz guitar.
With over seventy recording credits, including Grammy-nominated projects, his playing and arrangements have been heard on major stages worldwide—from Royal Albert Hall to The Hollywood Bowl—and on television appearances spanning The Tonight Show to The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Praised for his warm tone, intricate finger-style technique, and deep swing, Napoleon embodies the balance of tradition and innovation in jazz guitar.
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