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Maurice began his relationship with the guitar at the age
of
seven. He was inspired by the sounds of Carlos Montaya
and
other Flamenco greats, introduced to him by his mother,
Esther
Azar Sedacca, who had been a well admired vocalist
herself.
For the next few years he became involved with
various types
of music, both traditional and popular, playing
solo and with
local "pick-up" groups. As a teenager, Maurice
found jazz to
be an encompassing mode of expression and
began study
with the innovative jazz guitarist, Howard
Morgen. Other,
more traditional training includes studies
with Rodrigo Riera,
world-renowned classical guitarist, and
at the Hunter College
music department under the direction
of Professor James
Harrison of the Paris Conservatory.
Additionally, he has had
the
opportunity to study Arabic
music theory with Hakki Obadia which has influenced his
playing of the oud, the middle-eastern "grandfather" of
the guitar. Since 1964, Maurice has played
with such
mentionables as Bobby Timmons, the Platters, Andy
Narrell & the Steel Bandits, Ralphi Pagan, Ray Ramos y La
Sonora, Scott Wilson and the Serena Dance Studios, the
Frank
Terris Orchestras, Eddie "The Sheik" Kochak,
Souren Baronian
and Gwen Cleveland and the Something
Special Big Band. He
also appeared on the "Emeril Live"
show on Food Network
Television.
Maurice is currently performing in the New York City vicinity
and
South Florida area in public venues and private parties.
He hasbeen appearing regularly with his Jazz Quartet at the
Mardi
Gras
Restaurant in Forest Hills and at the Chimu in
Williamsburg where the evening is highlighted by a
Belly Dance floor show.
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