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Gary Guthman – Biography 2009

Originally from Portland Oregon, Gary Guthman started his career at the age of nine. For the first 15 of his playing years we was taught by Jack Dalby (Low Brass - Oregon Symphony), Joyce Johnson (principal trumpet - Oregon Symphony) and principal trumpet (retired 2007) of the Oregon Symphony – Fred Sautter. After attending Portland State University, Gary performed with the Dorsey Brothers Orchestra (lead by Lee Castle), Stan Kenton Orchestra, and Don Ellis Orchestra and with Louis Bellson. In 1973, Gary Guthman moved to Canada and became known as one of Canada's premier lead and commercial trumpeters, playing on over 100, televised "ITV IN Concert" performances as well as radio shows, jingles, and movie sound tracks and in concert. From 1976-1981 Gary performed on television series starring Tom Jones, Paul Anka and Rene Simard. Also during that time, Gary directed the jazz program at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver and formed his now renowned "Tribute Orchestra". 1988 saw the inception of Gary Guthman's pops production entitled "A Tribute to Harry James", was followed in 1994 by the creation of his 2nd show "The Trumpet Greats" and his third in 2000 entitled "Swingmatism". From 1998-2001, Gary was headliner and Musical Director for the North American tour of "Forever Swing" which included performances at the Meridian Theater in Philadelphia, The Warner Theater in Washington DC, the National Arts Center in Ottawa Canada and the Las Vegas Aladdin Hotel and Casino. In 2004, Gary debuted by invitation at Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops, conducted by Skitch Henderson and premiered his theatrical presentation of “Swingmatism” at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival. Since moving to Europe, Gary has given over 100 concerts and three, 15-city tours with his "Gary Guthman Quartet" and "The New Swing Orchestra" as well with Philharmonic and Symphony Orchestras. For the last 10 years, Gary Guthman has been orchestrating, arranging and composing for symphony pops, television and radio, and is becoming recognized as one of the leading orchestrators for theater, stage and cabaret performers. Gary’s most recent creation was his highly acclaimed "Master&Margarita" written and orchestrated for Symphony Orchestra and performed by renowned Polish harpist Malgorzata Zalewska. Gary was pleased to open the 2009-10 symphony pops season for the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra (Canada). Gary Guthman plays “Rembrandt”, Marcienkewicz trumpets.

Gary Guthman has performed with:

BIG BANDS: Stan Kenton, Louis Bellson, Dorsey Brothers Big Band, Clark Terry and toured with the Bee Gees SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS Austin (Texas Symphony), Portland (Maine) Symphony, Memphis Symphony, Chattanooga Symphony, Florida Orchestra (Orlando), Oregon Symphony (Portland), Syracuse Symphony, Toledo Symphony, Symphony of S. E. Texas, Irving (Texas) Symphony, Ft. Myers (Florida) Symphony, Gold Coast (Florida) Symphony, Bismarck Symphony, Allentown (Pa.) Symphony, Toronto Symphony, National Arts Centre (Ottawa) Orchestra, Vancouver Symphony, Winnipeg Symphony, Edmonton Symphony, Calgary Philharmonic, Regina Symphony, Victoria Symphony, Symphony Nova Scotia, Windsor Symphony, Orchestra London Hamilton (Ont) Symphony, Niagara Symphony, Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra, Prince George (BC) Symphony, Kamloops Symphony, Vancouver Island (Nanaimo) Symphony Orchestra, New York Pops TELEVISION APPEARANCES: Celebrity Review, The Tommy Banks Show, "The Palace", The Tom Jones Show, The Paul Anka Show, ITV IN Concert Series CELEBRITES: Tom Jones, Englebert Humperdinck, Vicki Carr, Aretha Franklin, Vic Damone, Paul Anka, Jack Jones, Paul Williams, Lou Rawls, Ginger Rogers, Dionne Warwick, Frankie Avalon, The Bee Gees, Doc Severinsen, Burt Bacharach, Mitch Miller, Peter Nero, Tony Bennett, Roger Whitaker, Michel LeGrande, Anne Murray, Neil Sadaka, Connie Stevens

QUOTES

"....a performance worthy of past masters" The (Portland) Oregonian "The single Fact of life is that out of every 10,000 kids who ever pick up a trumpet...only one will ever end up near this good". Regina Leader-Post "Guthman's a master technician with pristine technique, and wonderful emotive phrasing. Guthman's playing...was exquisitely lyrical. A triumph of taste and technique...Bravo". Victoria Times Colonist "The audience loved every velvety note as Gary Guthman dazzled them. The artistry, presentation and dedication to quality were second to none, and a happy audience is music to my ears. Barry McArton/Executive Director Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra "...as smooth and entertaining as they come" Edmonton Journal "Gary Guthman is a superb trumpet player…..the soaring trumpet was flawlessly delivered..." Winnipeg Free Press "...you just know that when Guthman wets his lips and lifts his trumpet, something good will happen" Washington Post "Gary Guthman stepped front and center, blowing the audience away with his superb talent and suave stage presence". This Week "If Canada had a Las Vegas, show-trumpeter Gary Guthman would be its Tony Bennet. He's smooth, He's got all the moves, he sings and he plays trumpet like Gabriel....Musically, he's extraordinary". Halifax Chronicle Herald “What a great concert last Friday! Your performance got our audience tapping, clapping, singing and shouting “Bravo!” Your arrangements were excellent, balancing nostalgia with new sound. It was an honor to present you in your Carnegie Hall debut. I hope the experience was as thrilling for you as it was for your listeners.” James Johnson/NY POPS “Gary Guthman’s virtuoso trumpet playing was astounding and he was, as always, at his best, informing and entertaining all in a very inviting manner. Gary’s performance is a wonderful opportunity to present the music of the swing era in a dynamic, exciting and classy manner. Our audience left the concert with swings in their steps and a song in their hearts. It was truly a memorable evening.” Michael Wall Director of Artistic Operations Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra