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Rick Washbrook

Eclectic Guitarist Rick Washbrook has been playing 38 years

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Guitarist Rick Washbrook Is Rising In Popularity Rick Washbrook's guitar playing and music is a mixture of jazz, flamenco and world music influences. His music is a mixture of styles, but he says it is more about expressing both a creative spirit, as well as sharing more love and peace in the world. Rick Washbrook had an unusual talent growing up; having a higher voice than a girls’ when singing in the famous North Hollywood Saint Micheal's Choir. It isn't surprising, coming from someone who grew up in a family of child movie stars. His brother, John Washbrook, was the star of 'My Friend Flicka' and played roles in over 35 movies, and many TV series, like 'Perry Mason' and many more. The Washbrook’s are a highly creative family. Rick Washbrook has received many industry accolades, which has landed him high respect in Canada and has carved him a niche with his growing popularity in Nashville. He was asked to attend the Nashville CAAS (Chet Atkins Appreciation Society) where he performed and taught workshops to guitar players from all over the world. Rick was asked to return the second summer of 2004 – 2005. He has won awards such as the best guitarist of the year in the Kawarthas 2003, which is a very big region in the eastern part of Ontario. After being very well-received by the CBC Canadian Radio Network, Rick Washbrook's 2007 CD 'Roncesvalles Tango' was included in the top ten out of all Canadian music artist submissions in the category of Flamenco, Latin and World Music. Washbrook has traveled and played throughout Canada as far as the Northwest Territories and in places such as Switzerland, Davos Platze; Costa Rica; Tahiti, and the United States. His originals are from a deep broth of flamenco and jazz influences of the late and famous, genius guitarist, Lenny Breau; and his never ending respect for flamenco greats Sabicas and Montoya. Washbrook always drew upon these influences while growing up and still holds them in the highest esteem today. Rick approaches a mixture of tradition in the gypsy sense of creativity, but departs from convention when he is adding his jazz and Hot Club sounds. Mixing it all together, recording artist Rick Washbrook is an extremely lively and spirited performer. Katy Nicholson August 1st, 2011