Sean Bray

Bray is a well respected jazz guitarist, composer and educator who has played with various artists on many diverse projects. While in New York, Bray studied at the prestigious ManhattanSchool of Music. Bray has played with and/or recorded with George Garzone, Pat LaBarbera, Bob Mintzer, Jon Faddis, Diane Nalini, Liberty Silver, Matt "Guitar" Murphy from the Blues Brothers, Mike Murley and Vincent Wolfe. He also composes for film and television and teaches at The University of Guelph and the Toronto Film School. According to jazz guitar legend John Abercrombie, "Sean Bray is a real treat to listen to".******************************************************** ************* REVIEWS: ************************************************************ ********* This One's A Peach (Counterpoint Recordings)"Guitar fans, here's one for you. Summery sunny melodies are served with elegance and élan on this 12-cut album where Bray indulges his fondness for pretty playing on electric and acoustic guitar as well as mandolin. The pacing is mostly reflective, yet he does more than enough to make the album appealing by meticulous work and layering on his original tunes. There's even a background vocal on "Alone". Geoff Chapman Toronto Star Thursday, September 2, 2004 What's On Disc ************************************************************ ******** "Sean Bray is a real treat to listen to. Great guitar playing, composition, and a really fantastic band that plays together!" John Abercrombie ************************************************************ ******** "Sean's gentle touch and contemporary sensibility gives his music warmth and style." Wayne Krantz, (Steely Dan, Michael Brecker Band) ************************************************************ ******** "The delicious nuances in the weight and length of tone Bray employs in his solos and the lyrical approach makes this recording highly accessible..." Hal Hill Jazz Canadiana*************************************************** ***************** ************************************************************ ******** CDs AVAILABLE THROUGH i-TUNES ************************************************************ ********"A Little Time On My Hands" - Live at Hugh's Room, Toronto."Skipping Stones With Quinn" - Live at Hugh's Room , Toronto."Nowhere Man" - Live in London "Cane" - Live in London "The Rex" - Live in London