Gyan Riley Trio: Biographies


In 1999, Gyan Riley became the first guitarist ever to be awarded a full scholarship from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. While still a student, he received a recording contract for his debut CD of original works, Food for the Bearded (New Albion Records). He has since expanded his career as a composer and instrumentalist, receiving commissions from the Carnegie Hall Corporation, the New York Guitar Festival, the Paul Dresher Ensemble, and the Elaine Kaufman Cultural Center. He has recorded and/or performed internationally with various artists such as Zakir Hussain, Michael Manring, Dawn Upshaw, the San Francisco Symphony, Peppino D'Agostino, David Tanenbaum, Alex DeGrassi, Dusan Bogdanovic, Tracy Silverman, and his father, the composer/pianist/vocalist Terry Riley.

Violinist/violist Timb Harris is most known locally for his electrifying shows with Estradapshere, and has recently achieved international fame with Secret Chiefs 3. He has also traveled extensively in Romania to pursue his fascination with Eastern European folk music. Timb currently lives in Seattle, Washington where he enjoys the natural environment of the Pacific Northwest (that is when he's not on tour).

Scott Amendola first gained widespread notice a decade ago for his work in eight-string guitar ace Charlie Hunter's trio. Although he continues to work as a sideman, accompanying artists such as Madeleine Peyroux and Kelly Joe Phelps, in recent years he has stepped forward as the leader of several compelling bands that showcase his supremely supple trap work, notably his own Scott Amendola Band. He has toured and recorded with a vast array of stellar artists, such as Bill Frisell, Pat Martino, Paul McCandless, Jacky Terrasson, and John Zorn.

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