Grammy-Nominated Gil Parris Plays at WCT on June 11, 2022

23 Water Street,Ossining NY 10562

11 June, 2022

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On Saturday, June 11, the Music in the Box Series of Westchester Collaborative Theater (WCT) will offer a performance of Westchester based guitarist Gil Parris and his quartet. The cabaret-style performance begins 7:30 pm at WCT’s black box performance space at 23 Water Street in Ossining. A cash bar and refreshments will be available. Appearing with Gil at this performance will be Jessie Lambiase on Vocals, Marshall Toppo on Bass and Joe Piteo on Drums. About Gil Parris Gil Parris is an American Grammy-nominated rock, blues, jazz and pop guitarist. He graduated from Ardsley High School. After briefly attending the Berklee School of Music, Parris left to tour Europe as part of a musical troupe performing Jesus Christ Superstar before becoming a recording artist. Parris has released six solo albums and played collaboratively with over 20 other groups/artists. Parris is known for his blending of blues, jazz, rock and smooth jazz in his work. He has recorded and toured both as a solo artist and as a sideman with major artists including Dr. John, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Diane Schuur, David Mann, Billy Vera, Bobby Caldwell and Toni Braxton. Gil is one of the most acclaimed and versatile guitar masters of his generation, whose style of playing transcends all genres. Gil frequently performs with former Yankee outfielder (and guitarist) Bernie Williams and has shared the stage with Paul Schaffer and trumpet legend Randy Brecker. In 2010, Vintage Guitar said, “Gil Parris is one of guitardom’s unsung heroes.”