Ned Boynton - Guitar
San Francisco based Ned Boynton is an educator and player who brings a unique approach to guitar. With his playing, he has injected himself into the fabric that shapes the music community.
“…Boynton comes ( ) with a bit of cool guitar that made me hit the internet to find out where I could hear more of him. He is a hidden gem. - Jazz Improv Magaizine
“Ebullient guitar!” - SF magazine Jan ‘08
"a wonderful guitarist" - Phil Elwood, San Francisco Chronicle.
Career highlights include:
• Founder of the group "Cafe Americain".
• Associate Director of Jazzmasters Worshop from 1999 to 2007.
• Featured artist at the Smithsonian Jazz Cafe from 1999 to 2007.
• Musical Director and featured artist for Enrico's Sidewalk Cafe from 1997 to 2006.
• Featured clinician at The 6th North Wales International Jazz Guitar Summer School in Wrexham, UK, August 2005. Here Ned taught 80 students over 4 days and played in concerts with Bucky Pizzarelli, Anthony Wilson, Gary Potter and others.
• Ned has played with guitarists Romane, Jim Nichols, John Pisano, Bucky Pizzarelli, Howard Alden, Mundell Lowe, Bruce Forman, and of course Les Paul.
• Featured as a performer and writer in Just Jazz Guitar and JazzNow! Magazine. His performances have been featured on KCSM Radio, KALW Radio and on channel 53 Musician's Showcase.