Joe La Bella
Guitar / Piano
Joe is currently a music education major with a concentration in
jazz guitar at Montclair State University. He has studied with
several major jazz players including Vic Juris, Dave Stryker,
Steven Benson, and David Bixler.
Though currently a serious jazz student, Joe voices countless influences, ranging from Charlie Parker to The Beatles to the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Joe does many performances during the school year with Montclair State University, performing in jazz ensembles, a big band, play productions as well as solo pieces. Aside from performing with Montclair State University, Joe also performs around the Bergen County area with his jazz trio.
He has had several years experience teaching guitar to young as well as older students. Although still a student, Joe has already played with artists such as Les Paul. He has been recommended to perform with Pat Martino and hopes to continue in that direction.