Guitarist Nigel Price at The Elephant Inn

“Nigel Price is probably the most dynamic and gifted guitarist on the British jazz scene today and this is the proof.” ★★★★ All About Jazz
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Over a career spanning more than 25 years, award winning jazz guitarist Nigel Price has become widely acknowledged as one of the hardest working musicians in the business.
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Musically, his blend of flowing bebop lines, deep blues sensibility and his mastery of chording continue to delight audiences and fellow musicians alike. His career highlights include a support show for Gladys Knight at The Royal Albert Hall and an appearance on Van Morrison’s album Keep Me Singing....

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“Nigel Price is probably the most dynamic and gifted guitarist on the British jazz scene today and this is the proof.” ★★★★ All About Jazz
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Over a career spanning more than 25 years, award winning jazz guitarist Nigel Price has become widely acknowledged as one of the hardest working musicians in the business.
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Musically, his blend of flowing bebop lines, deep blues sensibility and his mastery of chording continue to delight audiences and fellow musicians alike. His career highlights include a support show for Gladys Knight at The Royal Albert Hall and an appearance on Van Morrison’s album Keep Me Singing.
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Starting his professional career in his early 20s, Nigel toured Europe with various reggae and funk bands before settling on a solo guitar career and turning his attention to jazz. Citing early influences as Wes Montgomery, Joe Pass, John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Nigel honed his craft by attending gigs and sitting in with the players of the time.
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Nigel has played on more than 50 albums including 5 as a leader, spent ten years with acid jazz outfit The Filthy Six, was a member of James Taylor’s band for 3 years (with whom he recorded 5 albums) and performed with the legendary David Axelrod. He has also taught at The International Guitar Foundation at King’s Place, London.
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Nigel is a regular performer at London’s Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club where he has made more than 500 appearances.
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”This is just about as good as it gets whether you’re into guitar, organ, sax, drums or simply great jazz.” Bebop Spoken Here

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