Guitarist, Abe Ovadia, performs next Tuesday, Valentine’s Day at Makeda.
NBJP: Other than being a musician what’s the best job you ever had?
AO: Camp counselor for 2nd graders!
NBJP: What one word would your friends use to describe you?
AO: Eccentric
NBJP: What’s the one thing about you few people know?
AO: I used to work for Carnival Cruise Lines as a guitarist.
NBJP: How old were you when you first played in front of an audience (other than family) and what song was it?
AO: 9 years old and it was The Star Spangled Banner
NBJP: What’s your favorite city to visit?
AO: Los Angeles
NBJP: What’s your favorite guilty pleasure?
AO: Popped Corn, pretzels, crackers with some apple juice right before going to sleep!
NBJP: What musician influenced you the most?
AO: John Coltrane and his Classic Quartet