Zvonimir Tot (Tot pronounced with the long "o") is a jazz guitarist, composer, and arranger. He has lived the less-than-glorious life of a jazz musician in several countries before settling down in the Chicago area, where he is active as a bandleader [+]Zvonimir Tot (Tot pronounced with the long "o") is a jazz guitarist, composer, and arranger. He has lived the less-than-glorious life of a jazz musician in several countries before settling down in the Chicago area, where he is active as a bandleader, sideman, and arranger.
Zvonimir has performed at festivals and concert venues in: United States, Holland, Germany, Yugoslavia, Hungary, Czech Republic, Croatia, and Romania.
Played and/or recorded with: Johnny Frigo (violin, Chicago), Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen (double bass, Denmark), Paul Wertico (drums, Chicago), Billy Harper (tenor sax, New York), Reggie Workman (double bass, New York), Peter King (alto & soprano sax, Great Britain), Larry Novak (piano, Chicago), Larry Gray (double bass, Chicago), Marlene Rosenberg (double bass, Chicago), Marshall Vente (piano, Chicago), Mark Colby (tenor saxophone, Chicago), Greg Fishman (tenor sax, Chicago), Deborah Carter (vocal, USA-Holland), Paul Weeden (guitar, USA-Norway), John Engels (drums, Holland), and many others.
Zvonimir holds degrees from European and American universities. In addition to performing and composing, he teaches at University of Illinois-Chicago, College of DuPage (Glen Ellyn, IL), McHenry County College (Crystal Lake, IL), and also maintains a private teaching studio.
Some REVIEWS:
On his stunning new CD, TRAVELS AND DREAMS, guitarist Zvonimir Tot successfully blends the passion of his eastern European roots with his unique journeys into contemporary American jazz. Backed by the great team of trumpeter Art Davis, bassist Nick Tountas and drummer Rusty Jones, Zvonimir showcases his dazzling technique and soulful heart on an eclectic array of dynamic and appealing originals.
Zvonimir Tot is the hot new voice in the world of jazz guitar virtuosos.
Judy Roberts
Chicago Jazz Magazine
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...Tot is not only an able craftsman, but a musical personality. ...(Z. T.), with the looks of a young Demis Roussos, is an extrovert soloist who plays from the heart. He improvises with a typical Balkan singing quality, an intense feeling for the blues, rich imagination, and unbelievably fast fingers.
Jeroen de Valk
Dutch jazz critic
Het Parool, Amsterdam
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