dr. AAli Guitarist | Sociologist

Dr. AAli
Guitarist
Sociologist-Musician
Dr. AAli is a guitarist based in the New York City metro-area.
He specializes in jazz, bossa nova, neo-soul, hip-hop, roots reggae, and everything else that sounds funky.

Originally from California, Dr. AAli relocated to the Tri-State area in 2017 in conjunction with his post as a sociologist at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. As a sociologist-musician, Dr. AAli writes and teaches about sociology alongside performing improvised music across NY and NJ.

Scroll below to check out some of my past solo and combo performances.

Dr. AALi's Youtube Channel
Hip-Hop/NeoSoul
Improvised Guitar
As a solo performer, I present a hybrid sonic canvas of improvised guitar over hip hop. reggae, funk, and bossa nova beats and loops. The result is an eclectic array of guitar improvisation across multiple genres including funk, roots reggae, hip-hop, bossa nova, and neo-soul.
Beatrice NeoSoul Improv
Improv over "Rather Unique"
Roots Reggae Improv
Improv @ Bowery Art Collective
Classic and Latin Jazz
Clips from recent performances
Invitation (May 2023)
Summertime w/ Jessica Novillo
Samba Improv (Feb. 2023)
Portrait of Ella
Music-Making Gallery
Photos from past performances
Booking/Inquiries

Dr. AAli

I specialize in providing live improvised instrumental music for lounges, galleries, restaurants, bistros, street festivals, farmer's markets, wineries/breweries, and private events.

For booking or to get in touch, email me at (socmusic95@gmail.com), or message me on Instagram: @socmusic95

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Dr. AAli

Guitarist

Sociologist-Musician

Dr. AAli is a guitarist based in the New York City metro-area.

He specializes in jazz, bossa nova, neo-soul, hip-hop, roots reggae, and everything else that sounds funky.

Originally from California, Dr. AAli relocated to the Tri-State area in 2017 in conjunction with his post as a sociologist at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. As a sociologist-musician, Dr. AAli writes and teaches about sociology alongside performing improvised music across NY and NJ.

Scroll below to check out some of my past solo and combo performances.

Hip-Hop/NeoSoul Improvised Guitar

As a solo performer, I present a hybrid sonic canvas of improvised guitar over hip hop. reggae, funk, and bossa nova beats and loops. The result is an eclectic array of guitar improvisation across multiple genres including funk, roots reggae, hip-hop, bossa nova, and neo-soul.

Beatrice NeoSoul Improv

Improv over "Rather Unique"

Roots Reggae Improv

Improv @ Bowery Art Collective

Classic and Latin Jazz

Clips from recent performances

Invitation (May 2023)

Summertime w/ Jessica Novillo

Samba Improv (Feb. 2023)

Portrait of Ella

Music-Making Gallery

Photos from past performances

Booking/Inquiries

I specialize in providing live improvised instrumental music for lounges, galleries, restaurants, bistros, street festivals, farmer's markets, wineries/breweries, and private events.

For booking or to get in touch, email me at (socmusic95@gmail.com), or message me on Instagram: @socmusic95

Hip-Hop/NeoSoul
Improvised Guitar