He also teaches jazz guitar and music theory through private lessons. Wilson has had the honor of sharing the stage with jazz greats including Eric Marienthal, Russell Malone, Les McCann, René Marie, Jeff Hamilton, David Sanborn and Dave Stryker. Traces of his major guitar influences – including Wes Montgomery, Charlie Christian, Joe Pass, and George Benson to name a few – can be discerned through his playing, but his musical identity has been shaped by everything from gospel and blues to traditional jazz, hip-hop and horn players like Sonny Rollins and Joe Henderson.Īfter graduating from Hiram College, Wilson made his recording debut with pianist Joe McBride and performed to worldwide acclaim with Joey DeFrancesco and Christian McBride’s Tip City, eventually recording his debut as a leader To Whom It May Concern. Growing up in Akron, Ohio, Dan Wilson spent the majority of his youth within the church community, where his musical path began. McKinley High School & Kent State Stark Student Ensembles Join us for live performances by two exciting guitarists. ![]() This free event is open to guitar enthusiasts at any level. Kent State University at Stark’s Guitar Weekend is a festival celebrating all styles of guitar playing.
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