British guitarist and composer Dave Stephens has been playing and composing music for many years, covering a wide base from rock through to bebop, modern/contemporary jazz and the smoother elements of jazz. His influences include such names as Lee Ritenour, Al Di Meola, Jeff Beck and Pat Metheny. He is also the guitarist and composer with the group/co-operative CON MOTO which he co-leads with pianist Paul Smail. Together Paul and Dave have recorded two albums that have received great praise - "Red Boats & Blue Skies" a collection of piano and acoustic guitar duets and the "Stephens & Smail Project" from 2010. Both are available as downloads here, as well as the music of CON MOTO.
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