Where do I start? Anyway here is a few: Frank Zappa, Pat Metheny, Tim Brady, Gavin Bryars, Mike Stern, Bill Frisell, Jim Hall, John Mclaughlin, Larry Coryell, Alan Holdsworth, Brand X, Terge Rypdal, John Coltrane, Miles Davies, Charlie Parker, Jim Hall, Barney Kessel, John Mclaughlin, The Mahavishnu Orchestra, Chick Corea, Weather Report, Ralph Towner, Wes Montgomery, Jimi Hendrix, Yes, King Crimson, Return to Forever, Camel, Man, Steve Reich, Philip Glass, Igor Stravinsky, Bela Bartok, Charles Mingus, Black Sabbath, Bill Nelson, Rory Gallagher, BB King, Pat Travers, Robert Johnson, Tal Farlow, Jimmy Raney, Larry Carlton, John Abercrombie, Kronus Quartet, Wayne Krantz, John Scofield, etc, Charlie Hunter, James Brown, Keith Jarrett, Frank Gambale, Michael Brecker, Lenny Tristano, Return to Forever, Al De Meola, Pat Martino, George Benson, Tal Farlow, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ben Monder, Robin Ford, etc, etc.
With over 20 years experience in both the music industry and academia, Paul Carr has acquired a wide range of research and professional interests. Originally studying Commercial Music at graduate diploma level at Newcastle College in the early 1980's, he subsequently obtained his BA(hons) from Middlesex University, followed by a PhD under the supervision of pioneering British composer Gavin Bryars. Prior to his current position of Head of the Music Academy at Glamorgan University. Prior to this, Paul was head of Popular Music at Bournemouth and Poole College for nine years. As a musician he considers himself lucky to have performed and recorded with some of the most well respected musicians on the international music scene. His work as a member of the James Taylor Quartet gave him the opportunity to perform at some of Europes most prestigious venues, including Ronnie Scots, and the Wiesen/Nice Jazz Festivals (Alongside Herbie Hancock, George Benson, Chick Corea, amongst others). After developing a well deserved reputation as a guitarist on the London jazz scene, Polydor Records commissioned him to compose three tracks for their showcase album ‘A Certain Kind Of Freedom', which featured members of the Style Council, Roachford, Level 42, and Sting's band. One of Paul's proudest moments is to be the only British guitarist to record under his own name with the acclaimed American tenor saxophonist - Bob Berg. The need for a ‘normal' family life have recently encouraged Paul to distance himself from life as a touring musician, so the majority of his professional activities now involve composition. Paul's research interests are varied. Recent projects have included a paper on the stylistic impact of jazz electric guitarists who have fused the jazz aesthetic with other music forms, a solo album, and a number of initiatives into the work of Frank Zappa , including an investigation into his use of musical theatre.
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Hi, Thanks for the add! As we are just starting up we need a bit of help encouraging people in, especially for the rehearsal rooms! The idea behind the business is to encourage people who rehearse with us to take the next step into doing a live gig. I know this is a bit cheeky, but if you could give us some help by spreading the word about us, or maybe letting us know about bands that may be interested that would be great. Cheers, hope to see you soon. Wayne and Vick
Hi Paul, i did check out your site and i thought i recognised some of the tunes, sounds great. Hope you are still playing, lets keep in touch. I'm still doing some playing although I get distracted by other hobbies now, but i still like to play a bit of jazz. love to the family, cheers for now, Pat.
How Fantastic. I found you and Ian Stronach in the same day. My two favourite guitar players. Your playing is still beautiful- have you still got your George Benson guitar. ps I might have a project for all 3 of us if you are interested GOD BLESS CHARLIE SMITH!!!!!!!!I will email you. BIG LOVE PAUL. xxxx
Hi Paul Carr I've posted a new track!
In celebration of my soon to be ten thousand friends I have released "BitOfun, The Original 2006" This track became the "BitOfun" on my page. But I promise you it is very different. Come and check it out and let me know what you think, I hope you'll enjoy it.
many thanks in advance for your ongoing support
Regards Gary
A big thanks to all my friends... I just went over 10,000 listens on my player. I've added a fifth tune to my player, an arrangement of Scott Henderson's "Harpoon", the leader and guitar player of Tribal Tech.
