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Michael Gauthier

Academic title(s): 

Course Instructor (Jazz Guitar; Jazz Combo)

Michael Gauthier
Department: 
Music Performance
Area(s): 
Jazz
Contact Information
Email address: 
michael.gauthier [at] mcgill.ca
Instrument(s): 
Jazz Guitar
Group: 
Faculty
Biography: 

Michael Gauthier鈥檚 soulful approach to the jazz guitar follows Aaron Copland鈥檚 philosophy: 芦Music should be as simple as possible but no simpler.禄 A self-taught improviser, Gauthier鈥檚 prowess as a performer has placed him on stage with numerous internationally known jazz stars. His playing style evokes the human voice and is influenced by guitarists Kenny Burrell, Grant Green, and Robert Johnson, and singers Ray Charles and Jimi Hendrix. His compositions incorporate dancing rhythms, lyrical conversations and a touch of blues. A favorite on the club and festival scene, he can be heard regulary on both local and national radio broadcasts. Mike teaches jazz at l鈥橴niversit茅 de Montr茅al, 六合彩开奖结果, Bishop鈥檚, and l鈥橴niversit茅 de Sherbrooke and has also been a jury member for the Alcan Canadian Jazz Competition and le Minist猫re des Affaires Culturels du Qu茅bec.

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