GUITARIST-SONGWRITER-PRODUCER
Welcome to the music section! As you scroll down through this page, you'll find a handful of projects featuring Gary's skills as a guitarist, songwriter and producer. You'll hear smokin rock and blues, funky rhythms, acoustic picking and textural guitar - organized into various genres.
"Gary is a soulful guitarist, proficient in a variety of musical styles. His blend of melodic phrases, hooks, and great chops was always presented with a song-first mentality" - Jeff Hendrickson (Engineer with Robert Cray, David Lee Roth, Aerosmith)
ROCK
NEAL SCHON - PIRANHA BLUES
Gary collaborated with Neal Schon on "Gotta Get Back To You" for Neal's "Piranha Blues" CD released on Shrapnel Records.
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"Gary's songwriting and guitar playing are world-class!" - Neal Schon
BLUES
This Bruton Music/Zomba solo release features Gary's skills as guitarist, songwriter and producer. It screams "ole school" blues/rock guitarwork and soulful vocals of Richard Martin Ross.
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PROGRESSIVE POP
STING
Gary created several unique sounds for Sting on the "Brand New Day" CD.
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"Gary's creative contributions with the Roland VG8 added unique textures and soundscapes to the Brand New Day record" -Sting
PROGRESSIVE FOLK
JONI MITCHELL
Gary
programmed over 60 open tunings/sounds for Joni. Here's one that
features Gary's "sonic architecture" used on the "Taming The Tiger" CD.
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"Gary's "Sex Kills" sound was absolutely diabolical!" - Joni MitchellINDIE POP
Molly is a very unique singer/songwriter with a style all her own. Imagine Feist meets Rilo Kiley. Gary produced and arranged Molly's Demo EP entitled "The Allumette" which caught the attention of New York executives and signed her to a deal. He also played electric and acoustic guitar, banjo, rhodes, organ, and background vocal whispers.
Molly just finished recording her first major release in Nashville. Keep an eye out for this new up-and-coming talent!
ADULT CONTEMPORARY
A native of Los Angeles, Billy Kent has carved himself a worthy groove in the local scene. He has written songs for Tower of Power and others. Gary produced and arranged Billy's first batch of tunes that feature superb musicians including Greg Adams (Tower of Power), Mike Elizondo (Dre Dre), Dann Gillen (Annie Lennox), and other fabulous players. Gary also played acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and keyboards.
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Billy's latest release entitled "Soul Soft" features "Genevieve" which Gary produced and arranged for Billy's first compilation of songs. In the new release, Billy removed the percussion and added a big-body jazz type guitar played by G Mack (Producer, Janet Jackson). This audio clip includes "Genevieve" and several others he produced.
POP ROCK
SCOTT REEVES
This actor/singer/songwriter was also a soap opera star from "Young and the Restless". His producer Dann Gillen (Annie Lennox) hired Gary to play guitar on several tracks at Tito Jackon's former home/studio in the Hollywood Hills.
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