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Stuart Bolton

Guitarist, writer, worked in many different musical genres.

About Me

Lived and worked in Australia for 38 years... better known for my association with the blues... but have played many sessions and been involved with African and South American music. Now residing in the UK... A fresh new start... the sky is the limit. Currently recording instrumental CD influenced by “Highlife” and Afro Cuban themes.

My Jazz Story

I love jazz because...it tests ones musical creativity in the moment...a musical world of endless possibilities I was first exposed to jazz...in 1954 when I heard a Charlie Christian album, shortly followed by Wes Montgomery, John Coltrane and Miles Davis I met [musician name]...a fair few ... but ... well ... don't want to be a name dropper! The best show I ever attended was...to difficult to decide ... however one of the most joyful one's was George Benson in Sydney ...around 1983 ... played for 3 hours non stop ...John McLaughlin, Al De Meola and Paco De lucia, Sydney Town Hall around the same time were pretty amazing! still are! The first jazz record I bought was...Charlie Christian ...can't remember the title. My advice to new listeners...close the mind and let the music in! Or whatever else you have in mind.