CT guitar icon Frank Varela leads his trio (Steve Bulmer, bass; Tido Holtkamp, drums) along with vocalist Deva at the historic Lighthouse Inn in New London CT.
The 2025 Hartford Courant’s Best Musician Nominee, Frank Varela, has dazzled audiences for many years with his guitar prowess. He is known among his peers as a unique master guitarist who ignites the interest of every listener. His imaginative compositions, arrangements of standards and numerous recording engagements have brought years of recognition, including favorable reviews in the nationally renowned publications such as “Jazz Improv” magazine.
The legendary Larry Coryell compared Frank Varela’s playing to Jeff Beck and Grant Green in the liner notes of a Mystery Feet recording. This performance features many tunes of Frank’s Mystery Feet recording along with jazz standards, funk, blues and bebop.