Well schooled in many styles of music and guitar technique, Q is a rare breed of guitarist who feels at home in any style of music, on any guitar. Having studied extensively jazz, funk, pop, rock, and classical guitar here in the far West, Carnatic (South Indian Classical) and Hindustani music in the far East, Brazilian and Cuban music on the side, it would be no stretch to say that his versatility is his strongest point.
What sets him apart from other world musicians is the fact that his interest in music is spiritual, not technical. To Q, music is an offering. Growing up in Caldwell, Idaho, a suburb of Boise provided Q with ample practice time. He honed his early songwriting skills with early bands before moving to California at age 18. There he studied music in Santa Cruz at Cabrillo College before attending the prestigious University of North Texas's Jazz Program in 2003. He then spent a year studying Carnatic music in Bangalore, India with Veena Maestro Jayanthi Kumaresh.
Q has settled in Brooklyn, NY and is an active part of the rich music scene.
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free-wheeling and smart feel straight out of the NYC jazz scene
-Marc Philips
The Vinyl Anachronist
defines the “hip” that is NYC – this is it, folks!
-Dick Metcalf
Contemporary Fusion Reviews
Q Morrow's creativity is astonishing
-All About Jazz
One of the many admirable feats on There Are Stars in Brooklyn is Q Morrow's seamless ability to let the nylon string guitar shine through in all of it's stirring capabilities - even during his most complex compositions.
-Lynus Wyrsch
The Jazz Hole, Breakthrough Radio BTRtoday.com
Q Morrow's rich south American tinged tonalities are an absolute joy to listen to
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free-wheeling and smart feel straight out of the NYC jazz scene
-Marc Philips
The Vinyl Anachronist
defines the “hip” that is NYC – this is it, folks!
-Dick Metcalf
Contemporary Fusion Reviews
Q Morrow's creativity is astonishing
-All About Jazz
One of the many admirable feats on There Are Stars in Brooklyn is Q Morrow's seamless ability to let the nylon string guitar shine through in all of it's stirring capabilities - even during his most complex compositions.
-Lynus Wyrsch
The Jazz Hole, Breakthrough Radio BTRtoday.com
Q Morrow's rich south American tinged tonalities are an absolute joy to listen to. The guitarist and his well-seasoned band wade through complex material with punch and grace
-Jamie Reinert
Radio 100,7 Luxembourg
Very interesting compositions with surprising changes - Q has sure found his own voice
Wulf Muller
A&R OKeh Records
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Primary Instrument
Guitar
Location
New York City
Willing to teach
Advanced only
Credentials/Background
Q Morrow is a versatile guitarist who performs in a
variety of musical genres across the greater Bay Area. Having
studied music extensively here in the U.S. (Cabrillo
College, University of North Texas) and abroad, Q is
as much of an expert on Jazz and Classical guitar as
he is on East Indian Classical (Carnatic and
Hindustani), Cuban, Brazilian, and other Latin
American musics. Q's method of teaching is spontaneous
yet structured, with a focus on improvisation and
theory working towards a universal understanding of
music
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Primary Instrument
Guitar
Location
New York City
Willing to teach
Advanced only
Credentials/Background
Q Morrow is a versatile guitarist who performs in a
variety of musical genres across the greater Bay Area. Having
studied music extensively here in the U.S. (Cabrillo
College, University of North Texas) and abroad, Q is
as much of an expert on Jazz and Classical guitar as
he is on East Indian Classical (Carnatic and
Hindustani), Cuban, Brazilian, and other Latin
American musics. Q's method of teaching is spontaneous
yet structured, with a focus on improvisation and
theory working towards a universal understanding of
music. All levels of players are welcome, granted that
they are dedicated to learning and are willing to
practice. Q currently teaches at Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY.
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