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Gyan Riley is an equally strong presence in the worlds of classical guitar and of contemporary music. While studying as the first full-scholarship guitar student at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, he received a recording contract for his debut CD of original works, Food for the Bearded, released in 2002 on 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 performed throughout 10 European countries and across the U.S., both as a soloist and in ensemble with various artists such as Zakir Hussain, Michael Manring, Dawn Upshaw, the San Francisco Symphony, the Falla Guitar Trio, the World Guitar Ensemble, and his father, the composer/pianist/vocalist Terry Riley. As a teacher, Gyan has served on the faculties at Humboldt State University, Cal State University East Bay, and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Highlights of Gyan's 2009 schedule include a ten-concert tour of Ireland and a performance at Carnegie Hall.

 "Mind blowing chops . . ."
-Acoustic Guitar, Jan. 2003

 "Hats off, gentlemen. A genius."
- Guitarra Magazine

 

Check out Gyan in the Examiner

http://www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/For-Gyan-Riley-labels-dont-apply-79181907.html

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