Paul Shaffer and Gil Parris Live !!

Grammy-Nominated guitar virtuoso Gil 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 "I love his tone and fluidity on the guitar. Playing with Gil was a joy." Paul Shaffer, Musical Director, Late Show with David Letterman

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[steeltunes]

Cool Gill, Sounds great. When and where did you tape this?

Dave B.

[gilparrisgp]

@steeltunes THANKS Dave, Just played with Paul a couple of nights ago...he plays great and is always so much fun to be around !(& has been a great and kind supporter of my work) This was from 2008 and is an excerpt from my Live DVD,"Gil Parris and Friends"...it was shot at Irvington Town Hall theater.

[4theloveofjazz]

It's been 4 years since I left NYC for South America. Great vibes Gil! Keep it up Say hello for me to Chris and Stan from the old Metropolitan Cafe in Midtown. I'll be back in the fall for sure! Just been chillin' on the beach in S.Am.after the economy collapsed and so many of my friends lost their jobs in the US. Keep in touch. Chow for now, Scott.

[MrNIRVANA100]

Gil signed my Reverend GUITAR!

[Wesbound1]

Super Gil :)

[anitabrownjazz]

YEAH GIL!!!!!!!  xoxo

[markatier]

Crazy. Gil has a different style of expression for sure. He never does the ordinary. But it always fits. Thats why I like it. UNPREDICTABLE.