Two Much Guitar (Bill Coon and Oliver Gannon) will help close out the season for the Pender Harbour Music Society.
They perform on Sunday, June 14, at 2 p.m. at the Pender Harbour Music School.
Unlike a string quartet with two violins, the double guitar quartet in jazz is less common, but a similar opportunity to enjoy two voices that complement rather than compete with each other.
Coon and Gannon are two of Canada's most popular guitarists, straight-ahead partners in a duo that is reminiscent of the great pairing of Herb Ellis and Barney Kessel. Crowned king of Canadian guitarists, Gannon has a number of recordings to his credit, including a 1998 Juno Award for a duo recording with the late Fraser McPherson. He was named Canadian Guitarist of the Year in 2002.
Coon has studied with Jim Hall and was a long-time member of the Andre White Band in Montreal. After moving to Vancouver in 1995, Coon worked extensively with Denzal Sinclaire. He's also previously recorded live at The Cellar with his trio.
Two Much Guitar brings a modern swing to standards and jazz classics, and showcases original compositions written by each of the guitarists. The group's minimal electronics approach creates the sound of a true acoustic ensemble. Amongst their signature tunes are contemporary renditions of familiar fare, like All the Things You Are and Have You Met Miss Jones. Coon and Gannon are known for their duet ballads -material like Polka Dots and Moonbeams and If You Could See Me Now. Then there are the original compositions such as Coon's Zattitude and Gannon's So Nice.
When Coon and Gannon get together for a jam session, there is never "too much" guitar.
Tickets are $20, available at Harbour Insurance, Madeira Park, John Henry's, Garden Bay, Sechelt Visitors Centre and Gaia's Free Trade in Gibsons.
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