Guitarist-Composer Az Samad has recorded with Grammy winners Flaco Jiménez and Max Baca; graduated and taught at the prestigious Berklee College of Music; performed in the United States, Europe and Asia; and appeared on 25 CDs ranging in styles from Tex-Mex and contemporary jazz to solo acoustic guitar. His works have been described as “richly textured, poetic and atmospheric”. Previously based in Berkeley, California, Az now lives in Kuala Lumpur. Az continues to play and conduct workshops, and has recently published a book, Jazz Improvisation Uncovered.