Richard LaFrate

I provide a variety of easy listening and jazz flavored guitar instrumentals with quality backing tracks. The repertoire includes jazz and smooth jazz standards, ballads, soft rock, country and latin inspired tunes. My music will not interfere with your conversation. I perform dressed appropriately, no jeans, shorts or sneakers and I arrive on time. I conduct myself in a professional manner at all times.

I am originally from upstate New York where I performed with many different groups playing clubs, lounges, weddings, private events. I am now a fulltime resident of central Florida and have been since 1992. I no longer play with groups with the exception of occasional dated with a vocalist. I became interested in using backing tracks several years ago when I realized there was a need for solo or duo musicians, mainly to keep live music affordable for many clients. The technology over the years has enabled me to sound like I am playing with live musicians, because most of my tracks feature live musicians that were previously recorded. My music is appreciated at wine bars, restaurants, outdoor and private events.