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Aug 12, 2021 1 hr 7 min

Gil Parris

from Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch Hosted by Greg Koch / Gil Parris

New York guitar player of doom Gil Parris has played with Dr. John, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Diane Schuur, and Bernie Williams. Along with being a sideman, he's equally known for leading his own projects. Greg and Gil talk about his signature Reverend guitar (with Fishman Fluence Single-Width pickups), Gil's musical journey, and other gristle of all flavors! 2:12 - Gil Parris during the pandemic: solo performances, group performances, finding oneself busier than anticipated, and thoughts on the guitar years of yesterday vs today 10:58 - Gil’s fascination with jazz, how it assimilated into his playing, and splitting duties between solo artist and professional side-man 26:17 - Gil’s signature guitar from Reverend Guitars, and his favorite amps for studio and stage 29:07 - Greg’s new obsession with Jef Lee Johnson, and what it was like for Gil to develop his own unique voice in the New York guitar scene 34:11 - Gil’s relationship with guitarist and baseball player Bernie Williams, and thoughts on performing in this new stage of the pandemic 39:27 - Site-reading horror stories 50:45 - What’s on the horizon for Gil - new videos, new guitars, and more! Total Length: 67:58 Fishman Dedicated to helping musicians achieve the truest sound possible whenever they plug-in. Wildwood Guitars One of the world’s premier retailers of exceptional electric and acoustic guitars. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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New York guitar player of doom Gil Parris has played with Dr. John, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Diane Schuur, and Bernie Williams. Along with being a sideman, he's equally known for leading his own projects. Greg and Gil talk about his signature Reverend guitar (with Fishman Fluence Single-Width pickups), Gil's musical journey, and other gristle of all flavors! 2:12 - Gil Parris during the pandemic: solo performances, group performances, finding oneself busier than anticipated, and thoug...

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  1. 2:12 Gil Parris during the pandemic: solo performances, group performances, finding oneself busier than anticipated, and thoughts on the guitar years of yesterday vs…
  2. 10:58 Gil’s fascination with jazz, how it assimilated into his playing, and splitting duties between solo artist and professional side-man
  3. 26:17 Gil’s signature guitar from Reverend Guitars, and his favorite amps for studio and stage
  4. 29:07 Greg’s new obsession with Jef Lee Johnson, and what it was like for Gil to develop his own unique voice in the New York guitar scene
  5. 34:11 Gil’s relationship with guitarist and baseball player Bernie Williams, and thoughts on performing in this new stage of the pandemic
  6. 39:27 Site-reading horror stories
  7. 50:45 What’s on the horizon for Gil - new videos, new guitars, and more!

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