“Eric’s guitar work is seductive, sensuous, and exotic - intertwining classic jazz, breezy funk and Brazilian rhythms.”
Laguna Breeze
THE NEW SINGLE - OUT NOW
Pour yourself a Mai Tai with or without an umbrella, or your favorite beverage. Sit back, relax, listen, and treat yourself to a musical mini mind vacation, with Laguna Breeze, the new single from Eric Byak and Quantum Energy.
Journey of the Heart
THE ALBUM - out now
“Eric Byak touches not only our hearts but also our souls. To listen is truly a sensual experience”
- Bob Farrow, WAVE 94.7 FM
“Guitarist/composer is right in touch with the contemporary jazz scene these days. His music is modern, accessible, often gorgeous” - Myna Daniels, L.A.Jazz Scene
The first 4 songs blew me out of the water. They are spectacular!
- Michael Shawn, Sunset Jazz
Do You Hear What I Hear?
THE CHRISTMAS SINGLE
Eric’s latest holiday release - a Christmas classic with the guitarist’s impeccable touch.
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Reviews, Quotes & Interviews
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“A journey through many facets of the smooth jazz culture. Remember this man's name. You'll be hearing it again.”
Jimi King, UK Radio Presenter & Promoter
“Eric Byak touches not only our hearts but also our souls. To listen is truly a sensual experience.”
Bob Farrow, WAVE94.7 FM
“Guitarist / composer is right in touch with the contemporary jazz scene these days. His music is modern, accessible, often gorgeous.”
- Myna Daniels, L.A.Jazz Scene
“The first 4 songs blew me out of the water. They are spectacular!”
Michael Shawn, SunsetJazz.com
About Eric
As a youngster, Eric caught the attention of actress and singer Debbie Reynolds, who invited him to perform by her side at the Burbank Starlight Bowl as solo guitarist. Debbie then referred Eric to an agent, who placed him on several major television shows: The Steve Allen Show, Rosie Grier, and Good Day LA.
After high school, Eric received a scholarship into the USC School of Music, Studio Guitar Department. It was there he met legendary studio guitarist Lee Ritenour, who was recording with everyone from Barbra Streisand to Pink Floyd. In his masterclass and workshops, Lee introduced a new phenomenon called guitar synthesis; the ability to play orchestral and keyboard sounds from a guitar and Eric jumped at this innovation. “It’s pretty amazing to be able to instantly create any instrument on the spot, without hiring other musicians, and producers love the cost savings” Byak said. With this newfound ability to score music from guitar, he was contracted by executive producer Jon Barbour at RCA/ Columbia pictures, to score his first movie trailer “The karate kid 3”.
Similar projects followed, including "Back to the Future", "Bird on a Wire", "Ghost Busters", "La Bamba" and the list goes on and on. He then began working on Disney projects including Duck Tails, Tailspin, Disney Adventures and an animation feature "Little Angelita", narrated by singer Gloria Estefan.
Eric Byak and his group Quantum Energy, created their latest single, "Laguna Breeze" live in front of the art crowd at the world famous “Pageant of the Masters Festival of the Arts". Featuring Grammy Award winner MB Gordy, Nathan East and Ricky Lawson are all part of the album project as well. Eric’s guitar work has been described as seductive, sensuous, exotic, intertwining classic jazz, breezy funk and Brazilian rhythms.
In the LA music scene, Eric’s music has made its way to the hit TV show “This is Us”, "The Young and the Restless", "General Hospital" and countless other TV underscores and promos. He has been hailed as “inspiringly beautiful” (Paul Andersen, Glendale News Press) and “gorgeous...with grace [and] a bit of grittiness” (LA Jazz Scene, Myna Daniels).
Eric's Latest project , "Tales from Hacienda De La Paz" is in final stages of mixdown and slated for a 2022 release.
Live Dates & Events
Eric performs frequently as a solo artist or with his band and he looks forward to seeing you at a live concert real soon.
Performance dates will be listed here when added.
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LEARN GUITAR WITH ERIC BYAK
I've started teaching again and I'm accepting guitar students for in-person (around Los Angeles) and remote learning (via Skype or Zoom). If you or someone you know would like to learn how to play guitar or to learn new skills and techniques, please reach out to me.
All ages and ability levels encouraged!
