Gil Parris

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Gil Parris
Gil Parris
Background information
Born	(1968-12-28) December 28, 1968 (age 55) The Bronx, New York City, New York
Genres	Rock, jazz, blues, pop
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instrument(s)	guitar
Years active	1977-present

Website	reverendguitars.com/guitars/gil-parris-signature-gps/

Musical artist

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

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...)