Huddersfield Jazz Guitar Festival

Huddersfield Jazz Guitar Festival

Gary Potter

Gary Potter is thought by many to be one of the best jazz and country guitarists active today. Regarded highly in the USA, Europe, Australia, South America and of course, throughout the UK, he commands the respect of his fellow musicians and for those who are lucky enough to see him are astounded at his technique.

His musical experience is extensive and covers jazz, blues and particularly gypsy jazz. He is known for his musical versatility, combining a melodic, lyrical, imaginative musicality with a perfect rhythmic sense. in the UK he is known as “the king of gypsy jazz and swing”.

George Harrison (The Beatles)
“He’s Brilliant”

Gary Moore
“It was George Harrison who introduced me into the music of Ry Cooder and that wonderful Jazz guitarist, Gary Potter”

Chet Atkins
“Gary is one heck of a guitar player. He executes his ideas very well. I wish I could do that in a live situation”

Martin Taylor
“One of the most wonderful guitarists in the World”

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