Gil Parris
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Gil Parris is an American
Grammy-nominated rock, blues, jazz and pop guitar
ist. He graduated from Ardsley High School
. After briefly attending the Berklee School of Music, Parris left to tour Europe as part of a musical troupe performing Jesus Christ Superstar
before becoming a recording artist. Parris has released six solo albums and played collaboratively with over 20 other groups/artists.Parris, is known for his special blend of Blues, Jazz, Rock and Smooth Jazz. He has recorded and toured both as a solo artist and sideman with major artists like Dr.John, Blood, Sweat and Tears, David Mann, Billy Vera, Bobby Caldwell, Toni Braxton to name just a few. Some of Gil's career highlights include...
-Major Label Recording Artist, Gil's self titled debut CD was released by RCA/BMG!
"A smashing debut"(Guitar One),"An impressive beginning"(Jazziz)
-Seen On NBC's THE TODAY SHOW, CBS, BET's "Studio Jams",The YES Network,
The Food Network and on the national DVD release" Masters of the Stratocaster" !
-Has had # 1 Song(s) on MUSIC CHOICE
-Has A Hot Licks Artist Video & the first Truefire artist course, "Inside Out" (4 Cd-Roms)
-The Gil Parris Model Signature Guitar (Reverend) was named
"One of the Coolest Artist Signature Guitars of All-Time"by Guitar Player Magazine
-Has acclaimed DVD out now with Paul Shaffer, Bernie Williams, Randy Brecker,
David Mann...hosted by Carolyn Kepcher ! "This DVD is a perfect introduction to one of
the finest players around." Vintage Guitar
"You'll be blown away by his mind-boggling blend of Jazz, Blues and Rock" Guitar Player
"Parris is an absolute monster of the guitar- lyrically, technically, sensitively. His finesse bending tones and contouring the dynamics throughout his lines truly gave the sense that he is speaking thru the notes!" Jazz Improv
"His solos are breathtaking, both in emotional expressiveness and technical command of the instrument. He's one of those players you hear and can recognize right away, no mean feat in this day in age." Vintage Guitar
"Gil Parris is one of guitardom's unsung heroes" Vintage Guitar Feb 2010
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Grammy-nominated rock, blues, jazz and pop guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
ist. He graduated from Ardsley High School
Ardsley High School
Ardsley High School is a public secondary school located in Ardsley, New York. The school was established in 1957 and serves students in grades 9–12. An extension was built onto the school and was completed in 2006. The school principal is Dr. James Haubner...
. After briefly attending the Berklee School of Music, Parris left to tour Europe as part of a musical troupe performing Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar
Jesus Christ Superstar is a rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber, with lyrics by Tim Rice. The musical started off as a rock opera concept recording before its first staging on Broadway in 1971...
before becoming a recording artist. Parris has released six solo albums and played collaboratively with over 20 other groups/artists.Parris, is known for his special blend of Blues, Jazz, Rock and Smooth Jazz. He has recorded and toured both as a solo artist and sideman with major artists like Dr.John, Blood, Sweat and Tears, David Mann, Billy Vera, Bobby Caldwell, Toni Braxton to name just a few. Some of Gil's career highlights include...
-Major Label Recording Artist, Gil's self titled debut CD was released by RCA/BMG!
"A smashing debut"(Guitar One),"An impressive beginning"(Jazziz)
-Seen On NBC's THE TODAY SHOW, CBS, BET's "Studio Jams",The YES Network,
The Food Network and on the national DVD release" Masters of the Stratocaster" !
-Has had # 1 Song(s) on MUSIC CHOICE
-Has A Hot Licks Artist Video & the first Truefire artist course, "Inside Out" (4 Cd-Roms)
-The Gil Parris Model Signature Guitar (Reverend) was named
"One of the Coolest Artist Signature Guitars of All-Time"by Guitar Player Magazine
-Has acclaimed DVD out now with Paul Shaffer, Bernie Williams, Randy Brecker,
David Mann...hosted by Carolyn Kepcher ! "This DVD is a perfect introduction to one of
the finest players around." Vintage Guitar
"You'll be blown away by his mind-boggling blend of Jazz, Blues and Rock" Guitar Player
"Parris is an absolute monster of the guitar- lyrically, technically, sensitively. His finesse bending tones and contouring the dynamics throughout his lines truly gave the sense that he is speaking thru the notes!" Jazz Improv
"His solos are breathtaking, both in emotional expressiveness and technical command of the instrument. He's one of those players you hear and can recognize right away, no mean feat in this day in age." Vintage Guitar
"Gil Parris is one of guitardom's unsung heroes" Vintage Guitar Feb 2010
Solo releases
- Gil Parris - 1998
- Blue Thumb - 2002
- Jam This -2003
- Live at the Next Door Cafe - 2005
- Strength - 2006
- Gil Parris and Friends Live DVD - 2007
- A Certain Beauty - 2009
Collaborations
- Syndicate of Soul - Who's Snakin' Who? (with Dr. John, Corery Glover and others)
- Bluesiana Hurricane - Halfsteppin (with Bill Doggett, Lester Bowie and others)
- Skallelujah - with Joe Ferry
- Strength - with Toko Furuuchi
- Secrets" - with Toni Braxton
- In Front of My Eyes - with Bakithi Kumalo
- Harris Bros Horns - with Joel Rosenblatt, Robert Aires and Dave Anderson
- A Woman's Love - with Vanesse Thomas
- BIG SKA - with Joe Ferry
- I'll Take Care of You - with Chuck Jackson and Cissy Houston
- Let the Feeling Flow - with Matt Jordan and Kelli Sae
- Poseidon's Son - with Kati Mac
- Nicole Hart Live NRG! - with Nicole Hart
- The Christmas Album - with David Clayton Thomas
- Blues for a Sunday Morning - 2000 - Various Artists (Compilation)
- Public Domain - 2000 - Various Artists (compilation - Gil Parris was nominated for a Grammy in 2001 for his creative solo guitar arrangement of "Pop Goes the Weasel")
- iBod - with Ivan "Funkboy" Bodley
- Arenal - with Ronnie Dinoto
- In Joy - Gordon James
- Live-Terry Silverlight(w/Will Lee,Chris Hunter,Rob Aires,Clifford Carter,etc...)