Cozy Cole Solo Bossa Nova Guitarist

New York City, NY

$650 - $2000

Travels up to 10 miles

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Cozy Cole — Solo Bossa Nova Guitarist

Overview

WEDDINGS, RECEPTIONS, CORPORATE EVENTS & PRIVATE PARTIES
Intimate. Joyful. Romantic. Bossa Nova is love.

Cozy Cole is available to play classic songs from the Bossa Nova canon at your next New York City function.
Nothing sets a relaxed party mood like a swinging Samba.

Feel Cozy Cole's warm orchestral harmonizing Bossa Nova guitar vibe at your next cozy Manhattan function. You've got taste, and Bossa Nova love.

Please don't request my services for any music type other than Bossa Nova.
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Booking information

Price range: $650 - $2000

Languages: English

Gig length: 40 - 180 minutes

Unions: AFM NYC Local 802

What to expect

As a solo guitarist, I can perform on any size stage.
If needed or desired I can provide a 4' x 8' banner similar to my profile logo to hang behind me.
I dress stylishly in coat and tie with an Havana style hat, playing a visually stunning sunburst Sadowsky guitar through a high quality Henriksen amplifier.
I play songs from the Bossa Nova canon, playing instrumental guitar arrangements of such standards as: The Girl From Ipanema, Dindi, So Danco Samba, So Nice, Blue Bossa, One Note Samba, Black Orpheus, Little Boat, Lucky Southern, and Wave.

About

"Cozy Cole" Smithey builds on a lifetime of musical experience (playing in bands such as San Diego's "Rockin’ Dogs," and with New York City Jazz guitar legends Ed Maceachen and Ron Parmentier) to follow a 30-year dream of performing solo instrumental guitar arrangements from Bossa Nova's timeless canon of exquisite songs for your live listening pleasure.
Cozy Cole exclusively plays Sadowsky guitars through Henriksen amps. Special thanks to Roger Sadowsky.
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MEMBER: American Federation of Musicians Union — NYC Local 802.

Additional booking notes

Ideal if a house PA is available, but can play most average size venues with my own 120watt amplifier.
No special lighting or staging is required, but three spot lights are welcome if available. I require 6' x 6' of space, preferably situated in a well suited place of prominence in the room. If event is outdoors, shelter (such as a tent) is necessary, with proper weather-proof electrical equipment. In the event of weather, venue must have indoor option available.

Set list

A FELECIADADE
BLACK ORPHEUS
DINDE
DORALICE
HOW INSENSITIVE
BLUE BOSSA
TRISTE
THE GENTLE RAIN
CHEGA DE SAUDADE
BIM BOM
SO NICE
LUCKY SOUTHERN
SO DANCO SAMBA
LITTLE BOAT
THE GIRL FROM IPANEMA
ONE NOTE SAMBA
QUIET NIGHTS
AGUA DE BEBER
WAVE
RECORDAME
PETITE FLEUR

Influences and inspiration

João Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Frank Sinatra.

Setup requirements

An outlet within eight feet of stage mark. One stool. One small table for water.

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