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