Episode #76 - Gary Guthman

Episode #76 - Gary Guthman

Author: Bob Reeves Brass Mouthpieces April 20, 2020 Duration: 1:12:07

Gary Guthman, originally from Portland Oregon, started his career at the age of nine. As a young teen, Gary was a member of the nationally acclaimed "Seldom Six" Dixieland Band, comprised of 12 to 14 years old who traveled the United States performing stage shows and conventions. He was fortunate to study privately with Jack Dalby, Joyce Johnson, James Smith and the recently retired (after 38 years!) principal trumpet of the Oregon Symphony – Fred Sautter. After attending Portland State University, Gary was pleased to do short stints with the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra (lead by Lee Castle), Stan Kenton Orchestra, Don Ellis Orchestra and the Louis Bellson Orchestra. In the early 1980's, Gary moved to Canada. Within the next few years, he became known as one of Canada's premier lead and commercial trumpeters, playing on over 100, televised "ITV IN Concert" performances as well as numerous radio shows, jingles, movie sound tracks and in concert. 1995 saw the inception of Gary Guthman's hit show "A Tribute to Harry James", followed by the creation of his" Trumpet Greats" in 1998, "Swingmatism!" in 2004 and in 2007 for Internationally renowned harpist Małgorzata Zalewska, his critically acclaimed "Master and Margarita". From 1998-2001, Gary was the Musical Director and starred in the North American Musical Theatre Revue "Forever Swing and won a distinguished Canadian "Jesse" Award. Learn more about Gary at garyguthman.com and go to bobreeves.com/76 to find the show notes for this episode.


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