John Tropea

John Tropea ( born January 7, 1946 in New York City ) is a guitarist of the fusion jazz and music producer who has also appeared as a studio musician.

Tropea plays since the age of twelve guitar. After studying at Berklee College of Music in 1967, he returned to his home town back. He toured with Eumir Deodato and can be heard on his hit album Prelude and the following recordings. In 1974 he played on Van Morrison's album Veedon fleece. In 1975, he released his first solo album Tropea, the more solo albums followed. He worked with musicians such as Warren Bernhardt, David Sanborn, Randy Brecker, Michael Brecker, Steve Gadd, Anthony Jackson, Ralph MacDonald, Don Grolnick, and Richard Tee and also belonged to later occupations of the Blues Brothers. Furthermore, he was with Laura Nyro, Harry Chapin ( Cat's in the Cradle ), Paul Simon (50 Ways to Leave Your Lover ), Eric Clapton ( Journey Man ), Spyro Gyra ( Morning Dance ) or Dr. John in the studio. Also he has made productions for the television and advertising.

Disco Graphical Notes

  • Standard Influence II: Rock Candy - Video Arts Music 2005
  • Standard Influence - Video Arts Music 2003
  • Something Old, New, Borrowed and Blues - Video Arts Music 1999
  • A Simple Way to Say I Love You - Video Arts Music 1997
  • To Touch You Again - Video Arts Music 1979
  • Short Trip to Space - Video Arts Music 1977
  • Tropea - Video Arts Music 1975
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