21st Century Modern / World Fusion / Avant-Garde Jazz / Eclectic Fusion / Third Stream / Post-Fusion Contemporary / Jazz Related Improv/Composition • Canada
Gordon Grdina, guitar, oud
Gordon Grdina is the son of a Slovenian immigrant to Canada and a prominent name on Vancouver’s music scene. An accomplished guitarist and oud player, Grdina’s extensive discography includes both solo albums and releases as leader of various bands. His career has spanned continents, decades and constant genre exploration throughout avant-garde jazz, free form improvisation, contemporary indie rock and Arabic. Gordon Grdina’s singular approach to the instruments has earned him recognition from the highest ranks of the jazz/improv world. He is recipient of a JUNO Award (Canadian Grammy).
“…a player of unbridled musical ingenuity” —World Music Report
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