children of a new jazz era

My name is melvin chenault ,i am a self taught classical guitarist primarily, but after starting my own band called illumination i had to learn more r&b and rock tunes. When i was in middle school i learned to play the standup bass,but after seeing the movie crossroads i switched to classical guitar. durind my seven years with my band illumination we were the house band on "hits and flicks" a movie review show on the WB ,and we played other venues. I have been writing original music since 1991 ,but didnt start teaching the band this music until about 2000. I perform also as a solo guitarist and have opened for straight ahead, dave mcmurry, spencer barefield ,and other such jazz heavys .