Geordie is a gifted guitarist and composer, first class all the way!”

Vic Juris

Modern jazz guitar derivative of the tradition masters

Chicago guitarist, Geordie Kelly, has been described as a first-class, gifted guitarist and composer (Vic Juris). He is a former student of Jimmy Bruno, and has been privileged to share the stage with artists such as Larry Coryell, Ed Calle, Bobby Shew, Phil DeGreg, Maureen McGovern, Frank Mantooth, Bob Bowman, Ritchie Cole, Little Anthony and the Imperials, The Virginia Symphony Orchestra, and The Turtle Island String Quartet. He was also a founding member and performer with the jazz combo "Skipjack Trio" in The United States Navy Band in Washington, D.C. He has performed extensively in North America, Europe, Asia, and in parts of Africa; 56 countries and counting. 


His playing and compositions have garnered recognition and respect from other notable jazz guitarists (Jonathan Kreisberg, Vic Juris, Bruce Saunders, Corey Christiansen, Jimmy Bruno, Steve Abshire, and Bob Roetker) and jazz critics alike (Scott Yanow).

Recognized internationally as a first-class jazz guitarist and composer, he became a Heritage Guitars Artist in 2001.

 

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