Gary Deacon - Solo Guitarist: Thundercloud Music Opening Performance

Saturday, June 22, 2013

Thundercloud Music Opening Performance - 25th May 2013

Had a great time performing with virtuoso jazz guitarist and composer Dave Ledbetter for the well attended recent opening of the new Thundercloud Music Shop in Fish Hoek!

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Biography

Gary Deacon began playing the guitar at an early age under the guidance of his father, professional guitarist and teacher, Arthur Deacon.

Gary obtained numerous awards during the early years, including a Gold Diploma for outstanding performance on solo classical guitar.

Apart from various appearances on SABC TV, he has contributed towards numerous sessions and projects for the SABC, Fine Music Radio, commercial CD’s, advertising jingles and film music.

Gary has performed with the SA Navy Band, UCT Big Band, Cape Jazz Orchestra, UCT Symphony Orchestra and the Cape Town Symphony Orchestra and was the bass guitar instructor at the SA College of Music (UCT) Jazz Studies, from 1992 to 2007.

Gary has recorded or performed with :

South African Artists

* Ge Korsten

* Mynie Grove

* Selaelo Selota

* Johnny Fourie

* Gloria Bosman

* Melanie Scholtz

* Judith Sephuma

* Shannon Mowday

* Winston Mankuku

* Laurinda Hofmeyer

International Artists

* Herb Ellis (USA)

* Cal Collins (USA)

* Mike Rossi (USA)

* Georgie Fame (UK)

* Dave O' Higgins (UK)

* Helmut Lotti (Belgium)

* James Morrison (Australia)

Orchestras and Bands

* The SA Navy Band

* The UCT Big Band

* Cape Jazz Orchestra

* UCT Symphony Orchestra

* Many jazz and function bands

* Cape Town Symphony Orchestra

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Thundercloud Music Opening Performance - 25th May 2013

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