Pacific Northwest based acoustic jazz guitarist Eric Skye perhaps occupies a somewhat unique spot by being in the classic solo and small group jazz guitar camp, while also offering the intimate uncluttered solo acoustic resonance of contemporary steelstring guitarists.
Eric Skye’s two releases, Acoustic Jazz Guitar Solos and For Lulu, both garnered attention and airplay on in the United States and Europe. Music from the CDs has been used as music beds for both NPR and PRI. He’s been in feature articles in national magazines such as Jazziz, Acoustic Guitar, Jazz Improv, and 20th Century Guitar. Eric has been on several live radio performance broadcasts
Eric is an artist endorser for Santa Cruz Guitars and Elixir Strings
Eric Skye is currently playing in a new duo with standup bassist Brian Casey around the Pacific Northwest. The duo features extended improvisations on the music of John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, etc.
Eric is finishing up a new Trio CD for a 09' release and tour that also features Brian Casey’s acoustic bass work, as well as the drum and production talents of Bruce Robertson The new Trio CD is all original acoustic music inspired the funky 60’s groove jazz of Grant Green
“Taste, tone, and technique†-JAZZIZ Magazine
"A fabulous 'seminar' on quietly building drama" - Guitar Player Magazine
“A guitar Master with a gift for working a wide range of expression from steel strings†- The Oregonian
“Talk about delicious subtly...†-Jazz Improv Magazine
“A musician you must go see live!†- KMHD Radio
“One of the best rising stars of the American acoustic jazz sceneâ€- 20th Century Guitar Magazine
