I am a jazz and fingerstyle guitarist living in Buffalo, NY. You can find examples of my solo playing on my Music page. My repertoire goes nicely with a glass of wine, a cocktail, or even a cup of coffee!

Recent/Upcoming Gigs:

April 11, 2025 -- Robert Tory Peterson Institute, Jamestown, NY; exhibition opening, 5:30-8:00pm (solo guitar)

July 18, 2025 -- Johnson Estate Winery, Westfield, NY; 5:30-7:30pm (solo guitar)

August 2, 2025 -- Silver Fox Steakhouse, Ellicottville, NY; 6:30-9:30 (playing bass with the LTM Jazz Trio)

August 8, 2025 -- Robert Tory Peterson Institute, Jamestown, NY; exhibition opening, 5:30-8:00pm (solo guitar)

August 23, 2025 -- Silver Fox Steakhouse, Ellicottville, NY; 6:30-9:30 (playing bass with the LTM Jazz Trio)

August 28, 2025 -- Johnson Estate Winery, Westfield, NY; 6:00-8:00pm (solo guitar)

September 13, 2025 -- Robert H. Jackson Center, Jamestown, NY; 6:00-9:00pm (solo guitar)

I also am the author of the Ed Ramsey Mystery Series. Ed is a guitarist and a professor of music at a small college in Texas who finds himself entangled in murders, and then helping solve the cases. All my novels are available as either an ebook or a paperback. Please see my Books page for details!

Thank you for visiting my website!

Norm Karin

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