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SUMMARY:An Evening with Gordon O'Connell
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DESCRIPTION:Join acclaimed Dedham guitarist Gordon O’Connell for an
  intimate solo performance in celebration of his latest album\, Today is t
 he Tomorrow. .\nhttps://dedhamlibrary.libnet.info/event/12102929
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Featuring original arrangements for both c
 lassical and electric guitar\, this captivating event will highlight Gordo
 n&rsquo\;s versatility across genres\, blending jazz\, R&amp\;B\, and cine
 matic influences. Audiences will be taken on a musical journey through lus
 h melodies\, intricate improvisations\, and soulful interpretations of bot
 h classic and original compositions. Don&rsquo\;t miss the chance to exper
 ience Gordon&rsquo\;s masterful guitar work live\, as he brings Today is t
 he Tomorrow to life with passion and creativity.</p>\n<p>For adults. Regis
 tration is encouraged. Please email Brittany at <a href="mailto:btuttle.dd
 m@minlib.net">btuttle.ddm@minlib.net</a>&nbsp\;with questions.&nbsp\;</p>\
 n<hr />\n<p><strong>About Gordon:</strong></p>\n<p>Gordon O&rsquo\;Connell
  is a versatile composer\, guitarist\, arranger\, and recording artist. Hi
 s debut album\, A Collection of Lives\, showcases his original composition
 s and instrumental prowess\, earning praise from internationally acclaimed
  guitarist Howard Alden\, who called it &ldquo\;...a delight! Captivating\
 , sophisticated\, accessible\, and heartfelt...beautifully presented.&rdqu
 o\;</p>\n<p>Gordon performs nationwide with renowned smooth jazz artist An
 dre Ward and has held long-standing solo guitar engagements at prestigious
  venues such as the Revere Boston Common Hotel and the Marriott Long Wharf
  Hotel. Since 2006\, he has been a featured instrumental soloist and accom
 panist with the 250-voice Mystic Chorale in their annual Mystic Gospel Con
 cert\, directed by Jonathan Singleton. His performances have earned high p
 raise\, with WBUR Radio&rsquo\;s Steve Ellman describing him as &ldquo\;on
 e of the most sensitive and innovative musicians in the Boston area.&rdquo
 \;</p>\n<p>Gordon&rsquo\;s formal education includes classical guitar stud
 ies with Robert Paul Sullivan at the New England Conservatory and composit
 ion at Berklee College of Music\, where he was awarded the Laurindo Almeid
 a Award for Excellence in Performance. He also studied jazz improvisation 
 under the legendary pianist Charlie Banacos.</p>\n<p>In recent years\, Gor
 don has performed internationally\, including solo guitar concerts in Tel 
 Aviv\, Israel\, and collaborations with prominent Israeli saxophonist Shlo
 mi Goldberg. He has also performed at Naresuan University in Phitsanulok P
 rovince\, Thailand.</p>\nhttps://dedhamlibrary.libnet.info/event/12102929
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