Troy Chapman

Troy Chapman founded Billet-Deux with guitarist Steve Kirk in 2002. He majored in jazz guitar performance at Concordia University in Montreal and at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago. He spent 20 years in the Chicago music scene playing with numerous ensembles including the Lee Roland Orchestra (Big Band), the Neophonic Orchestra, and Something Orange. After moving to Whidbey Island in 2001, Troy renewed his lifelong interest in Django Reinhardt and has, since, become one of the leading North American gypsy jazz guitarists. He also pursues his passion for straight-ahead jazz with his own trio. He splits his time between Whidbey Island and Seattle.

Gear

2006 Shelley Park Montmartre Guitar 2007 JP Favino Guitar 2004 D'Aquisto Jazzline 1995 Parker Fly Carr Rambler Amplifier AER Compact 60 Amplifier

Tags