Biography

Originally from Englewood, New Jersey, Stuart Klinger began to play guitar at the age of 6. At the age of 16 he studied the classical guitar inspired by guitarists Andre Segovia, Julian Bream, and John Williams. Growing up in New Jersey in the 1970's Stuart played in many rock and and roll bands. While attending Sarah Lawrence College in 1978, he studied classical guitar with Albert Valdes Blain, as well as being exposed to the jazz guitar of Charlie Christian, Django Reinhardt and Wes Montgomery.

After graduating from college, Stuart attended Mannes Conservatory of Music. There he performed with the Mannes Camerada, an ambitious early music ensemble. After leaving Mannes, New York became his classroom. Hungry for knowledge, he studied with as many great musicians as he was
able including, Ted Dunbar, Fred Hand, Joe Ravo, Myron Weiss, John Scofield, John Abercrombie and Jack Wilkins. He became a busy free-lance musician performing with numerous jazz and rock groups. He landed a job as house guitarist at the famous 37th Street Hideaway as well as a stint at the Glen Island Park Casino.

In the 80's, Stuart began playing with some popular rock and roll
bands, some of which achieved major label success. In 1990, he joined The Rake's Progress, recording for Geffen Records and touring the United States, Canada and Europe. Stuart is currently recording and performing with Barnacle Bill as well as many different classical, jazz and rock ensembles. He is also teaching private lessons in a wide variety of styles including the very effective Suzuki method.

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