Gary Deacon

Location: Based in Cape Town

Biography

Gary Deacon is an award-winning Jazz and bass guitarist, who - apart from heading his own successful Duo and band Sound Image - is in demand as a freelance musician for numerous ensembles, jazz groups and function bands.

He started playing the guitar at an early age under the guidance of his father, professional guitarist and teacher, Arthur Deacon, and obtained numerous awards during the early years, including a Gold Diploma for outstanding performance on solo classical guitar. He fast developed the reputation of being Cape Town’s top session guitarists / bass guitarists, and apart from various appearances on SABC TV, he has recorded/composed numerous projects for the SABC, Fine Music Radio, commercial CD’s, advertising jingles and film music.

Gary has been teaching guitar and bass guitar at the SA College of Music, Jazz Studies Department, University of Cape Town since 1992.

Awards

Gary's achievements Include:

A distinction in the final practical guitar examination of the Royal Schools of Music
An Artes nomination for his SABC CD, "Six String Things"
An NTVA Award for music composed and performed for his first video animation production
Composing and performing extra music for the award winning Australian film, "The Jammed" which was released in 2007.

Career Highlights

Gary has recorded or performed with many fine musicians, including:

South African Artists

Ge Korsten
Mynie Grove
Selaelo Selota
Johnny Fourie
Gloria Bosman
Melanie Scholtz
Judith Sephuma
Shannon Mowday
Winston Mankuku
Laurinda Hofmeyer

International Artists

Herb Ellis (USA)
Cal Collins (USA)
Mike Rossi (USA)
Georgie Fame (UK)
Dave O' Higgins (UK)
Helmut Lotti (Belgium)
James Morrison (Australia)

Orchestras and Bands

The SA Navy Band
The UCT Big Band
Cape Jazz Orchestra
UCT Symphony Orchestra
Many jazz and function bands
Cape Town Symphony Orchestra

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Gary Deacon

Biography

Awards

Career Highlights

Photo Gallery

Sound Clips

Videos

Downloads

Enquiry Form

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