Denny Jiosa

Jiosa has always pushed the envelope stylistically. He transitions effortlessly from smooth Wes Montgomery inspired playing, to soaring Santana-esque solos, all the while rivaling Jeff Beck's techinical prowess! On his seventh release, JIOSA On The Edge, he unleashes high energy instrumental rock that has received rave reviews and even features Denny on vocals on one dynamic rock ballad.  Pushing the envelope even further, his 2015 upcoming release will be a Latin jazz/rock influenced project, featuring screaming guitars, a horn section, and vocals. Jiosa is a master at twisting meticulous melodies and soulful ambiance from the guitar, capable of bringing the audience to their feet one minute, and experience heartfelt tears the next.

“If Eric Clapton played jazz, he’d be Denny Jiosa!” Jazz-Iz Magazine

…”the Jeff Beck side of his playing-more cutting edge!”  Robert Silverstein/ (link hidden)

His exciting live show is dynamic, compelling , entertaining, and filled with great musical dialogue among the world class players that perform with him.

Denny Jiosa and his band deliver enough energy to power a fleet of rockets..It's a fuel that burns full-throttle, ignited by the heat of the soulful voice of his guitars and the power and passion of his performance. Recognized and respected World wide, Denny Jiosa is among the most dynamic, soulful guitarists on the scene today! He is best known for his 6 smooth jazz projects, all garnering top 10, and 5 positions on the smooth jazz charts as well as delivering a number 1 single in the UK in 2014!

Jiosa has always pushed the envelope stylistically, zig zagging in the style of smooth Wes Montgomery inspired playing, to soaring Santana-esc solos, to Jeff Beck technical prowess! On his seventh release, JIOSA On The Edge, he demonstrates high energy instrumental rock that received rave reviews and featured Denny on vocals on one dynamic rock ballad.

Pushing the envelope even further, his 2016 upcoming release is a Latin jazz/rock influenced project, featuring screaming guitars, a powerful horn section, and vocals. Jiosa is a master at twisting meticulous melodies and soulful ambiance from the guitar, bringing the audience to their feet one minute, and to heartfelt tears the next.

He is equally at home in the studio not only as a sought after guitarist, but an in demand producer and engineer. With 4 Grammy nominations to his credit, his production skills range from americana, rock, blues, latin, and jazz. Working with such acts as Gospel sensation Yolanda Adams, master guitarist Phil Keaggy, the late Bobby Hebb (Sunny), Saxophonist Kirk Whalum, Drummer Chester Thompson (Genesis,Santana), Country star Crystal Gayle, Phillip Baily, Ronnie Laws, and Take 6!

Jiosa’s 7 award winning CDs have had incredible reviews:
“If Eric Clapton played jazz, he’d be Denny Jiosa!” Jazz-Iz Magazine
“…more Jeff Beck than smooth jazz” Vintage Guitar Magazine
“Denny Jiosa is among my favorites in the company of Fourplay, Spyro Gyra, and Joe Sample” LA times Jazz (link hidden)thor Dirk Sutro
…”the Jeff Beck side of his playing-more cutting edge!” Robert Silverstein/ (link hidden)

His exciting live show is dynamic, compelling , entertaining, and filled with great musical dialogue among the world class players that perform with him. It is truly a night to NOT be missed!