Gil Parris

Gil Parris
Gil Parris
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Background information
Born	December 28, 1977; The Bronx, New York City, New York
Genres	Rock, jazz, blues, pop
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	guitar
Years active	1998-present
Associated acts	Blood, Sweat & Tears
Website	Myspace
Notable instruments
	Fender Strat Plus guitar; Carvin SH-225 guitar; Artinger guitar; Gil Parris Signature guitar by Reverend

Gil Parris is an American Grammy-nominated rock, blues, jazz and pop guitarist. 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.^[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, Billy Vera, Bobby Caldwell and Toni Braxton.

Discography

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...)