“From the very first notes of Jim Dragoni’s guitar, you know that this musician is FOR REAL and in full command of his instrument. Dragoni’s technique is flawless, empowered by a soulful spirit and years of experience.  As his compositions and singing continues, you have a warm smile and nod your head, because you know this is going to be a truly magical evening. DRAGONI has got the GOODS!”  David Foss, Director, Da Vinci Art Alliance, Philadelphia, PA
...his playing is simply brilliant..." Dr. Herb Wong, international jazz critic and record company executive   "...his compositional skills far surpass many of his contemporaries" Ed Wismer, Cape May Star   "Jim Dragoni is a musician of considerable skill, talent, and versatility, to say nothing of his historical knowledge of jazz and folk music.  He recently agreed to sit in with my big band, and he absolutely nailed every style we attempted, including swing, Latin, ballad, contemporary, and funk. He also gave a wonderful master class, giving our students a spot-on picture of the real life of a modern musician.  I personally was most thrilled with the concert we played that night. Jim has a great voice and delivery" Chris McCourry, Artist/Teacher, Director of Jazz Studies/Trumpet--Hillsdale College, MI	Austin TX	" The playing startles the synapses...he moves inside and outside the changes with the grace of a cat burglar"  Karl Stark, Phila Inquirer Jazz Critic
	Hillsdale College Big Band	Sharon Sable, Andrew Dragoni, Karen Smith

"Check out his technique, the effortless speed...has thoroughly mastered his instrument...it would seem there's not much more for him learn about his craft" Jack Lloyd, in feature article, the Philadelphia Inquirer.	"Jim's ensemble playing and original compositions are superb..." Gerry Givnish, the Painted Bride Arts Center
	"My guitar player is a talented guy out of Philadelphia" -Mose Allison
Dylan Taylor, Kelly Meashey, Ed Watkins	Philadelphia Love Park	Odean Pope/Jim Dragoni  Dec 17, 2001
"Exciting performance...it was a gas!" Jenneth Webster,  Lincoln Center, NYC.   "Sometimes it rocks, sometimes it swings, sometimes it is pure sweet poetry" Steve Lopez of the Philadelphia Inquirer	"One of Philly's finest"....Karl Stark, Philadelphia Inquirer	Off the Wall Piano by Gene Shay, 2012
	Larry Coryell	Sbaffoni & Dragoni, Little Italy
Andy Pratt	"Like Picasso on the guitar" - Kenn Kweder

David Amram, Gene Shay	1966	Craig Thomas, Larry Coryell
Maryanne Price	Naomi Grigorian, John Dean	Saul Broudy, Rich Drueding
Gene Shay Show WXPN	Mike Tearson Band
Ken Ulansey and me--Philadelphia Folk Festival	Mike McGuire, Dylan Birthday Concert	Mose Allison, Fred Weiss

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