Guitar Magazine calls guitar virtuoso Gil Parris “the brightest new star in the genre since Larry Carlton.” Since his first solo album for RCA/BMG, Gil Parris has received acclaim from critics and players alike and this new release can only enhance his growing reputation. “Live at the Next Door Cafe” features Gil with his performing ensemble of Joe Ferry, electric bass; Jeremy Baum, B-3; Stuart Stahr, Drums; Jim McElwaine, Saxophone, and; Steph Chinn, Trumpet. The program includes material by Bill Withers, Horace Silver, and James Brown, and original concoctions by Gil and bassist Joe Ferry.