Grammy-Nominated guitar virtuoso is known for his special blend of Blues, Jazz, Rock and Smooth Jazz.He has recorded and toured both as a solo artist and sideman with major artists like Dr.John, Blood, Sweat and Tears, David Mann, Billy Vera, Toni Braxton to name just a few. Some of Gil's career highlights include... -Seen On NBC's THE TODAY SHOW, BET's "Studio Jams",The YES Network, The Food Network and on the national DVD release"Masters of the Stratocaster" ! -Has had # 1 Song(s) on MUSIC CHOICE -Has A Hot Licks Artist Video -The Gil Parris Model Signature Guitar (Reverend) was named "One of the Coolest Artist Signature Guitars of All-Time"by Guitar Player Magazine -Has acclaimed DVD out now with Paul Shaffer, Bernie Williams, Randy Brecker, David Mann...hosted by Carolyn Kepcher ! "You'll be blown away by his mind-boggling blend of Jazz, Blues and Rock" Guitar Player "Parris is an absolute monster of the guitar- lyrically, technically, sensitively. His finesse bending tones and contouring the dynamics throughout his lines truly gave the sense that he is speaking thru the notes!" Jazz Improv