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Mangolian
Started playing guitar at age 14, inspired by Jeff Beck , Eric Clapton with John Mayall and the bluesbreakers, Cream,Mike Bloomfield,and Jimi Hendrix .In 1975 started playing locally in the south Florida area with funk and R&B group"Funktion",and later,various other local bands. During this time got more into Fusion and Jazz inspired by Al DiMeola,John McLaughlin,and Pat Martino.In 1977 started studying classical guitar with Tom Bertch ,and about a year later with Juan Mercadal at the University of Miami . In the early 80's worked with the Javier Oliva latin band,In 1991 I got involved in working with the Film industry and worked up to 2003 in many a TV films and commercials as part of the sound crew.Mid 90's worked with Manny Lopez at Lario's on the beach house band. In 2005 traveled to Shanghai ,China to work as sound mixer ,then wrote ,and recorded 4 songs which are featured in the Mar de Oro production of the Film "Shanghai Red",released in 2006.Currently working club dates ,compos