Gil Parris
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Gil Parris | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | December 28, 1968 |
| Genres | Rock, jazz, blues, pop |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | guitar |
| Years active | 1977-present |
| Website | reverendguitars |
Gil Parris is an American Grammy-nominated rock, blues, jazz and pop guitarist. He graduated from Ardsley High School in 1986. 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.[1] Parris has released six solo albums and played collaboratively with over 20 other groups/artists. Parris is known for his blending of blues, jazz, rock and smooth jazz in his work. He has recorded and toured both as a solo artist and as a sideman with major artists including Dr. John, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Diane Schuur, David Mann, and Bobby Caldwell.
Discography
[edit | edit source]Solo releases
[edit | edit source]- 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
[edit | edit source]- 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...)
References
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Further reading
[edit | edit source]- Strength - Gil Parris | Album | AllMusic
- Live at the Next Door Cafe - Gil Parris | Album | AllMusic
- Gil Parris - Gil Parris | Album | AllMusic
- Ardsley Guitarist Gil Parris Teams up With Bernie Williams on a New Song
- Guitarists Gil Parris and Bernie Williams: A blend of music and two decades of friendship
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Gp NYC, The Official Gil Parris Web Site
- Gil Parris, "My Favorite Reverends" and "Basic Rig Rundown"
- Reverend Gil Parris Guitar Setup and demo
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