Zachary Caplinger is a jazz guitarist who actively performs throughout Southern California. Born into a musical family, he began playing guitar at eight years old, under the instruction of his father, two-time Grammy award winning bluegrass artist, Dennis Caplinger.

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Zachary graduated from Riverside City College with an associate degree in music and a certificate in jazz performance, and had the distinct pleasure of studying with Charles Richard, Peter Curtis and Jody Fisher. He then attended California State University Fullerton, and graduated with a bachelor degree in jazz guitar performance while studying with legendary guitarist, Ron Eschete, and pianist, Bill Cunliffe. In 2022, he joined the jazz faculty at California State University Fullerton as an adjunct jazz guitar and improvisation instructor.

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Zachary has shared the stage with many prominent jazz musicians; including: The Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, Bill Cunliffe, Joe LaBarbera, Joey Sellers, Josh Nelson, etc. Zachary currently resides in Los Angeles, CA, where he actively performs with various groups, including his own ensembles.