david gilmore
Over the past decade guitarist and composer David Gilmore has recorded and performed with some of the most highly influential and innovative artists in modern music today including Wayne Shorter, Dave Douglas, Muhal Richard Abrams, Sam Rivers, Steve Coleman, Don Byron, Cassandra Wilson, Uri Caine, Randy Brecker and David Sanborn. [1]
David Gilmore (born February 5, 1964 in Cambridge, Massachusetts) is an American jazz guitarist. [2]
In the Spring of 2001 he released his first recording as a leader entitled Ritualism, which has already received major international critical appraise and was nominated for Debut CD of the Year in 2001 by the Jazz Journalists Association. [...] Mr. Gilmore was also recently voted into the Rising Stars category in DownBeat Magazine’s Critic’s Poll. [...] Born and raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Gilmore sought out music at a young age experimenting with piano, drums and percussion before discovering the guitar at the age of 15. [1]
Born February 5th, 1964 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Gilmore sought out music at a young age experimenting with piano, drums and percussion before discovering the guitar at the age of 15. [...] In the Spring of 2001 he released his first recording as a leader entitled Ritualism, which has already received major international critical appraise and was nominated for Debut CD of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association. [3]
As a composer, improviser and guitarist, Gilmore is committed to pushing the boundaries of improvisational music, at the same time without alienating the uninitiated listener. [...] He has appeared on over 50 recordings and been a major presence on the international touring scene. [1]
In 1995 he became member of Wayne Shorter ’s band. [2]
This highly anticipated debut aptly displays David’s formidable skills as an accomplished composer, arranger and bandleader. [...] David Gilmore, internationally acclaimed guitarist with Wayne Shorter, Steve Coleman, Cassandra Wilson, Don Byron, Trilok Gurtu, Randy Brecker and Lost Tribe, brings together a stellar lineup of musicians for his debut solo recording, featuring 10 original compositions and a twisted arrangement of the classic Thelonius Monk tune, Off Minor. [...] Drawing upon his vast influences and years of experience with some of the giants in Jazz, David explores elements of Jazz, Funk, African and World musics to create a unique synthesis of highly original tunes that are exploratory yet accessible. [...] Guest artists include saxophonists Ravi Coltrane and David Binney, drummer Bruce Cox, trumpeter Ralph Alessi, vocalist Imani Uzuri, poet Sharrif Simmons, and percussionist Daniel Moreno. [...] He has appeared on over 40 recordings and been a major presence on the international touring scene. [3]
Sources:
[1] David Gilmore - Official iLike Page - free music, pictures, videos
[2] David Gilmore - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
[3] CD Baby: DAVID GILMORE: Ritualism