Juan Dhas: Sungazer Solo Challenge + Back in Bogotá

Sungazer Solo Challenge

Back in Bogotá after Festival Internacional de Guitarra Cartagena!

Back in Bogotá after a gig in Cartagena...will be back next week for more shows!!

Juan Dhas: Solo Guitar for the Afternoon

Just a little bit of solo guitar, been a while since I recorded one of these! Also, got a new video from the album recording dropping next week, so keep an eye out for it!https://juandhas.bandcamp.com/album/aether

Solo Guitar for the Afternoon

Juan Dhas: Thanks for all the music, Sylvain...

What to say other than Sylvain Luc was an immense inspiration...Probably haven't been this gutted since Holdsworth passed on. Sylvain was the one that inspired me to switch to fingers. Not only that, but his touch, sound, intent and sheer personality were fascinating to listen to, and will forever be a huge influence for me.

I'm not usually one for "video tributes", but here are a few humble notes in honour of a true master. Thanks for all the music, Sylvain 🙏🏻

Thanks for all the music, Sylvain...

Juan Dhas: More Scratch Solos for a New Tune!

Scratch solos and more scratch solos. Another tune almost ready to send out!

Para los que se encuentran en Colombia, todavía hay cupos disponibles para los talleres con @nomadxs.jazz.co el 1-3 de Abril! Va a ser una experiencia súper chévere, y un placer compartir con diferentes músicos (ya hay cupos para otros instrumentos, no solo guitarristas). Nos vemos allá!

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More Scratch Solos for a New Tune!

Juan Dhas: An Interview + Lesson

Modern Jazz Guitarist and Composer Juan Dhas | An Interview + Lesson

Juan Dhas: Compositional Improv + The Melodic Minor Scale

Trying to improvise compositionally, and follow my ears while keeping things cohesive. A nice way to shed after some transcription work. Hope you enjoy!

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Compositional Improv


The Melodic Minor Scale: Functional Applications (Melodic Minor, Lydian Dominant and Altered)


Perspectives: What Goes Into Crafting an Original/Unique Voice?

Juan Dhas: #jackgardinersolocontest

Not usually a contest kind of guy, but I figured I'd have a run at recording a super last minute entry, as I was having a blast playing over the track. Feels good to be playing in as close to a live context as possible for now (and also a bit of an opportunity to let loose)!

P.S. - Go check out Jack's new album "Escapades" if you haven't already, it's absolutely killer!

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"Lark Lane" (Jack Gardiner) - Solo Contest Entry - Juan Dhas #jackgardinersolocontest

Juan Dhas: C Minor Linear Improvisation Practice

A bit of an improv after shedding some linear ideas, seeing how practicing never-ending streams of 16ths impacts my regular phrasing. Gets you out of a few ruts and into some unexpected places! Hope you enjoy!

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C Minor Linear Improvisation Practice

Juan Dhas: Improvised Tune No. 3 - Wes Yurovchak - future guitar

Here's a recent collab with one of my good friends from Berklee, Wesley Xavier Yurovchak, a fantastic drummer who sent me this groove the other day. Thought I'd play around and see what I could come up with over it.

Still remember playing and improvising some stuff with Wes in Berklee ensemble rooms, exploring new ideas. While it's only as off-the-cuff as one can get over internet, this one brought back many memories! Hope you enjoy!

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Improvised Tune No. 3 - Wes Yurovchak/Juan Dhas

Juan Dhas: Fog al Nakhal - Live at Berklee Abu Dhabi

Some may have noticed that I didn't get to upload a lesson last weekend, as I was over in Abu Dhabi, playing for the new Berklee facility over there! Be sure to go check out the full stream available via their YouTube channel (which I'll link below). A huge thank you to Mayssa Karaa, Gael Hedding and Berklee Abu Dhabi for the invite, and for having us play! Feels great to be performing again!

Show line-up:
Mayssa Karaa - Voice
Yarub Smarait - Violin
Anthony Muthurajah - Drums
Prathit Kadam - Keyboards

Fog al Nakhal (Solo) - Live at Berklee Abu Dhabi

Juan Dhas: Quarantine Experiment Experiments

A 2nd experiment while stuck in the house! This time decided to record some single note ideas with a drive, and set up my Zoom's mic to pick up the acoustic sound (for just a smidge of high end). Hope you enjoy!

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Quarantine Experiment 2 - Juan Dhas


Quarantine Experiment - Juan Dhas


Juan Dhas - Etude 3: "Reminiscence" Breakdown

Juan Dhas: "Alma" Solo - Festival Guitarra Bogotá

A brief clip of the solo I took on "Alma" at the Festival Guitarra Bogotá back in May. Playing with this phenomenal trio is always a treat, and looking forward to recording/writing/performing more with them. Enjoy!

Juan Dhas - Guitar/Compositions
Kike Harker - Upright Bass
Ramón Berrocal - Drums

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Juan Dhas - "Alma" Solo - Festival Guitarra Bogotá

Juan Dhas: "Conscience" (Solo/Intro) - "Catharsis" Album Release Show - Locus Espacio Creativo

Here's a bit of "Conscience" from the release show at Locus Espacio Creativo!

Juan Dhas - Guitar/Compositions
Kike Harker - Upright Bass
Ramón Berrocal - Drums

"Catharsis" now available at the following links!

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A huge thank you goes out to everyone that came out to support that night, and to Jacobo Álvarez/the team at Locus Espacio Creativo for having us! Stay tuned for more videos and gig announcements soon!


Juan Dhas - "Conscience" (Solo/Intro) - "Catharsis" Album Release Show at Locus Espacio Creativo

Juan Dhas: Deeper Spirit Solo - "Catharsis"

Finally getting a hold of some of the video footage from the release show for "Catharsis" last week at Locus Espacio Creativo! Will hopefully be able to put some of it together for some highlights of the night once I get some of the recorded audio from the venue.

However, until then, I did want to share this little clip with you all! Here's some direct camera footage of a solo/the final melody over "Deeper Spirit"! Keep an eye out for more footage in the weeks to come!

Juan Dhas - Guitar/Compositions
Kike Harker - Upright Bass
Ramón Berrocal - Drums

"Catharsis" now available: https://juandhas.bandcamp.com/album/catharsis

Juan Dhas - "Deeper Spirit" Solo - "Catharsis" Album Release Show at LOCUS Espacio Creativo

Juan Dhas: Catharsis great contemporary jazz fusion from Bogotá, Colombia

Catharsis by Juan Dhas https://juandhas.bandcamp.com/album/catharsis

1.Reverie 07:29
2.Deeper Spirit 06:44
3.Alma 08:25
4.Showers over a Silent Lake 05:14
5.If Only I Could 02:48
6.Story of Night 06:26
7.Conscience 07:20
8.Beacons 10:01
9.Sleep 07:04
credits
released August 3, 2018

Recorded at Audiovision Studios in Bogotá, Colombia on March 2nd, 2018

Juan Dhas - Guitar/Compositions
Upright Bass - Kike Harker
Drums - Ramón Berrocal
Drums - Jacobo Álvarez (Track 6)

Producer - Juan Dhas
Co-Producer - Anthony Muthurajah

Recording Engineer - Stefano Pizzaia
Assistant Engineer - Andrés Garcia
Mixing Engineer - Stefano Pizzaia

Mastered at Classic Master in São Paulo, Brazil
Mastering Engineer - Carlos Freits
Assistant Mastering Engineer - Natália Bohórquez

Album Artwork - Mihir Ranganathan

A special thank you to Della R Abdullah, Peter K Bawa, George Cherian, Rajeev Tamhane, Sumer Kotwal and all the contributors that made this album possible.

Juan Dhas: Indiegogo - Catharsis - New Album by Juan Dhas

After months of writing, I'm finally ready to create and release my second album, "Catharsis"! I've been hard at work with writing and recording demos (one of which you can hear in the campaign video), and I'm incredibly excited to have you along for the ride to help bring this project to life. Thank you for your consideration and please do read on to find out more about the process and what's been going on behind the scenes!

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"Catharsis" - Indiegogo Campaign

Juan Dhas: Half Minute Lesson

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Juan Dhas: Embracing Clarity - contemporary jazz fusion

Juan Dhas: Embracing Clarity

Born in Dubai, UAE, guitarist Juan Dhas was immersed in music from the very beginning. In 2011, Juan enrolled at the prestigious Berklee College of Music. While there, Juan was exposed to a wide variety of music, which had a marked effect on his playing and creative voice. Embracing Clarity takes the listener on a musical journey. Weaving together lyrical melodies and colourful textures.

Embracing Clarity, is a collection of unique compositions that takes the listener on a musical journey. Weaving together lyrical melodies and colourful textures, the album creates an atmosphere that is both emotionally rich and thought-provoking.

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1. Free 08:53 

2. Motive 07:10
3. Premonition 05:13
4. Light in the Dark 06:19
5. Wired 07:22
6. Let Go 06:21
7. Andean Sky 11:26

credits
released 14 November 2014

Juan Dhas - Guitar
Benjamin Furman - Piano/Keyboards
Alex Gorchesky - Bass
Aaron Lawson - Drums

All music composed by Juan Dhas
Arranged by Juan Dhas, Benjamin Furman, Alex Gorchesky and Aaron Lawson

Producer - Alek Darson
Co-producer - Juan Dhas

Engineering - Alek Darson
Assistant Engineers - Josh Nachbar and Mark Schwartz
Mixing and Mastering - Alek Darson at Stretch Recording Studio

Recorded at The Record Company, Boston, MA.

Artwork - Madhu Dhas
Photography - Sarah Meyers of NM Photography