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Born in Chicago to Canadian parents, Greg began guitar lessons at Ernie Ball Guitars in Tarzana California when he was 6.He formed his first band when he was 10. Playing school school dances,Talents shows, house parties etc. He would go to clubs on Sunset Strip with his older sister and see many area groups.
Moving to Seattle when he was 14, he had a group which played around the area. He had the chance to study with Attila Zoller for a couple of months which was helpful to his development
Moving to the East Coast at 17, he spent many hours in New York City clubs, particularly the Village Vanguard. He was able to meet many great musicians and play with such notables as Jackie and Rene Mclean, Ed Blackwell, Walter Bishop Jr. But the most important was legendary drummer Elvin Jones. Out of their relationship came "Into the Frying Pan" recorded at the legendary Van Gelder Studio. Greg's First album "Action-Reaction" on Stash Records sold well around the world, getting positive reviews. It was also recorded by Rudy Van Gelder. With liner notes and help by Jackie Mclean. He studied with guitarist Sal Salvador for 5 years, and also pianist John Mehegan.
Greg is fluid in many genres of music, and also plays and records on Bass,Drums, B-3 Organ and Keyboard. He has many recordings as a sideman. He has written over 600 songs for his group. with new ones coming nearly once a week.
Moving to Seattle when he was 14, he had a group which played around the area. He had the chance to study with Attila Zoller for a couple of months which was helpful to his development
Moving to the East Coast at 17, he spent many hours in New York City clubs, particularly the Village Vanguard. He was able to meet many great musicians and play with such notables as Jackie and Rene Mclean, Ed Blackwell, Walter Bishop Jr. But the most important was legendary drummer Elvin Jones. Out of their relationship came "Into the Frying Pan" recorded at the legendary Van Gelder Studio. Greg's First album "Action-Reaction" on Stash Records sold well around the world, getting positive reviews. It was also recorded by Rudy Van Gelder. With liner notes and help by Jackie Mclean. He studied with guitarist Sal Salvador for 5 years, and also pianist John Mehegan.
Greg is fluid in many genres of music, and also plays and records on Bass,Drums, B-3 Organ and Keyboard. He has many recordings as a sideman. He has written over 600 songs for his group. with new ones coming nearly once a week.
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