Author Archives: Garrison

About Garrison

Garrison Fewell is a guitarist, composer, author, educator and poet. He is currently a Professor at Berklee College of Music since 1977 and tours the globe giving workshops, lectures and performances. Garrison is a practicing SGI Nichiren Buddhist, speaks Italian and French, and is a wine collector and writer.

10 books I’m reading presently…

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Garrison

two sometimes three stacks of books a recinto of knowledge not so silently by my bedside lie they have legs to move around turning up in the living room the kitchen the bathroom and my studio they return at night … Continue reading →

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VDSO Trilogy Box Set limited edition

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Garrison

  Still working on producing hand made copies of  the Variable Density Sound Orchestra “Evolving Strategies” with Garrison Fewell, John Tchicai, Roy Campbell Jr., Steve Swell, Dmitry Ishenko, Reggie Nicholson. A limited series of 50 are being made, 25 of which … Continue reading →

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John Tchicai Memorial Concert Wednesday Dec. 19, 2012

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Garrison

1st Annual John Tchicai Memorial Concert directed by Garrison Fewell Wednesday December 19, 2012 9:00 – 10:00 pm The Lily Pad: 1353 Cambridge St. Inman Sq, Cambridge Featuring Garrison Fewell – guitar Eric Hofbauer – guitar Jerry Sabatini – trumpet … Continue reading →

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Be-Bop Guitars @ Ryles Friday Nov. 16th

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Garrison

THE “BE-BOP” GUITARS (all Berklee faculty guitar ensemble) John Baboian – Guitar Larry Baione – Guitar Jon Damian – Guitar Garrison Fewell – Guitar John Marasco – Guitar Jerry Seeco – Trumpet & Flute Rich Greenblatt – Vibes Ron Mahdi … Continue reading →

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Daniele D’Agaro / Garrison Fewell / Jacob William / Eric Hofbauer

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Garrison

Saturday Nov. 10th  8:00pm House Concert First set:  Eric Hofbauer + Garrison Fewell Duo Second set: Daniele D’Agaro Trio w/ Garrison Fewell and Jacob William  

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Eric Hofbauer – Garrison Fewell Guitar Duo Thursday Nov. 8th

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Garrison

Eric Hofbauer and Garrison Fewell Guitar Duo playing twisted standards, free bop and improvised groove music: Thursday Nov. 8th @ The Haven, 2 Perkins Street, Jamaica Plain  617 524 2836 Great Scottish beers and food. 10:30-12:30pm  http://thehavenjp.com/blog/ http://thehavenjp.com/directions/ FREE !!!   … Continue reading →

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Eric Hofbauer/Garrison Fewell Duo Saturday 9/29

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Garrison

Garrison Fewell and Eric Hofbauer Duo “The Transformative Power of Jazz” The duo will play music from their CNM recording, The Lady of Khartoum While mostly jazz oriented, the duo plays original and improvised music music based on the evolution … Continue reading →

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International Jazz Workshop, Saarwellingen, Germany, 09–14 August 2012

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Garrison

International Jazz Workshop Europe Saarwellingen, Germany, 09–14 August 2012 http://www.globalmusicfoundation.org/courses/international-jazz-workshop-europe/teachers-performers/ Bobby Watson, USA, Saxophones Bruce Barth, USA, Piano Duncan Hopkins, IRL/CAN, Bass Stephen Keogh, IRL Drums and Pulse Training Deborah Brown, USA, Voice Gilad Atzmon, UK, Saxophones Thilo Wagner, Germany, … Continue reading →

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Garrison Fewell Trio – Friday, July 27th 8:00pm

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Garrison

Garrison Fewell Trio – Friday,  July 27th 8:00pm Garrison Fewell – guitar Giulio Corini – contrabass Antonio Fusco – drums Osteria Marcorossi Via Stazione 36 S.S. Villa D’Alme, Paladina, Italia tel: 035 541119  email: info@lecantined.com Aperitif, wine and buffet dinner at 7:00pm. Concert begins … Continue reading →

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Sunday July 8th: Duo Boris Savoldelli / Garrison Fewell

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Garrison

Don’t miss the “European Premier” of this unique duo w/ creative multi-instrumental vocalist Boris Savoldelli and multi-plectral sound protagonist Garrison Fewell! @ Barbai: Piazza Vescovo Corna Pellegrini, 25055, Pisogne (BS) Italy.  7:30 pm https://www.facebook.com/events/144993942304864/      

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