Daniel Hecht

  • Daniel Hecht - Willow [Windham Hill Records  WH-1013] (1980)

Also Appears On

  • Various Artists - Windham Hill Records Sampler '81 [Windham Hill Records C-1015] (1981)

Biography

Hecht began playing classical guitar in 1965, studying under John Mavreas at the North Shore Conservatory in Winnetka, Illinois, and James Yoghourtjian at the Wisconsin College Conservatory. After studying music theory and composition at the University of Wisconsin, he played acoustic 6 and 12 string guitar and published three records: ''Guitar'' (1973), ''Fireheart-Fireriver'' (1977), released on Dragon's Egg Records, and ''Willow'' (1980), released on Windham Hill. ''Willow'' was also released in Europe, and Hecht's individual compositions appear on compilation albums and videos. He performed over 300 concerts throughout the United States, Europe, and China, both solo and with other musicians including Alex deGrassi, Michael Hedges, George Winston, Jonathan Winter, and John Fahey. Significant venues include Carnegie Recital Hall (1969 and 1982), Great American Music Hall, Shanghai Conservatory, Beijing Conservatory, Faneuil Hall, and others. [wikipedia.org]