Ross Bellenoit

Eric McGarry: As I Am, As You Were

by Geannine Reid
October 6, 2023

Eric McGarry's debut album As I Am, As You Were is an exploration of the complexities of change which finds its inspiration in the natural world, personal relationships, and introspective thoughts on authenticity and identity. McGarry, an established guitarist, composer and educator, presents his listeners with an exquisite musical journey marked by his musical storytelling through the language of jazz. The album opens with “Migration," a track which sets the tone with its modern straight eight rhythms. McGarry's ...