Al Gafa Interview by Monk Rowe - 5/2/2023 - Zoom

Guitarist Al Gafa shares stories of being on the bandstand with Dizzy Gillespie and Carmen McRae, and in the studio with iconic recording artists. Al spoke of his learning process on guitar, and the dynamic relationship between soloists and accompanists.
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[@Soulmanifesto]

Al is a wonderful musician and person. Love him. He left big shoes for me to fill when I joined Dizzy's band.

[@arnellauzon4532]

Al’s Leblon Beach album is one of my fondest collection. It’s the one I always imagine listening to while on a cruise.

[@trevormckinnon6696]

Al Gafa's album Leblon Beach is a very enjoyable album featuring guitar with a piano trio. It is worth checking out.

[@markbridwell8972]

Monk _ _ _ thanks for another inspiring interview , this one with Al Gafa . I had found out who Al was just prior to his start with Dizzy . Dizzy and group , which included John Faddis , were playing the Monterey Jazz Festival . We were seated directly in back of Faddis' parents _ _ _ his mom , a natural mover & shaker , kept that whole
section crackin' up with laughter . "But I digress" Great to learn of Al's music activities presently .

[@filliusjazzarchive]

Thanks, it was a real pleasure to converse with Al.

[@travelingman9763]

Great interview. I had an LP with him on it. He mentioned Larry Willis who I use to pickup at Mapleshade Studios to go shopping then return to jam.

[@JohnEpto-ng6ml]

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