Discography

Solo Releases

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Collaborative Work

* In addition to his solo releases Gil has done a great deal of studio work as a "sideman" (Albums, TV, Jingles, Demos as well as production) below is a selected discography.

Syndicate of Soul-"Who's Snakin' Who?" on Shanachie Records ,Gil was a co-leader as well as a player .
w/ Dr. John, Corey Glover ,Will Lee ,Will Calhoun, Charlie Blenzig, Wilbur Bascomb, Clifford Carter...

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"Bluesiana Hurricane" On Shanachie , Gil is on four tracks & has a featured solo on Doggett's "Halfsteppin'".Cut live in the studio with Chuck Rainey, Bill Doggett, Lester Bowie, Bobby Watson ,Rufus Thomas.

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Joe Ferry's "Skallelujah" on Navarre (with the Uptown Horns)

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Toko Furuuchi- "Strength" for SONY/Japan with an all-star cast of New York studio players produced by Michael Colina

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Toni Braxton-"Secrets" for Arista ,Gil worked on two tracks ( Unfortunately only made the Hit Factory "cutting room floor") with producer Darin Whittington w/Johnathan Sanborn on Bass

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Bakithi Kumalo-"In Front Of My Eyes" on Saim records , Gil is featured on the radio cut ,"Grazin' In The Grass" with a nylon string solo ,rhythm & hook. (Jason Miles, Bob Berg, etc...)

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Harris Bros Horns (www.harrisbroshorns.com) w/Joel Rosenblatt ,Robert Aires, Dave Anderson.

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Vaneese Thomas-"A Woman's Love" on Segue Records , Gil pays hook & solos on "No Guarantees" and gets to trade some soul stylings with this wonderful singer. (Shawn Pelton, W.Pedzwater)

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Joe Ferry-"BIG SKA" on Shantytown Records ,Gil is featured on 3 tracks.

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Chuck Jackson/Cissy Houston-"I'll Take Care Of You" on Shanachie ,Gil is on "Waiting In Vain" w/Bernard Purdie , Wilbur Bascomb , Richard Tee ,Tommy McDonnell (Congas)

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Matt Jordan /Kelli Sae - "Let the Feeling Flow" Futureband records , Gil is on the whole recording . Smooth Jazz featuring an eclectic blend of sultry R & B vocals with funk and Latin inspired improvisation.

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Kati Mac - "Poseidon's Son" w/Joel Rosenblatt ,Kip Sophos, Joe Bonadio

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David Clayton Thomas, "The Christmas Album" (2003). Gil is on many of these tracks and has a few featured solos recorded during his time with Blood, Sweat & Tears. Included on the record are: Matt King, Brian Delaney, Gary Foote, Nestor Torres and Rob Paparozzi, among others.

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"Blues For a Sunday Morning" (2000). This compilation features Gil as a blues artist with a selection recorded exclusively for this project. Other artists on this compilation include: Dr. John, Billy Vera, Duke Robillard and Debbie Davies.

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"Public Domain" (2000). Check out Gil Parris' creative solo guitar arrangement of "Pop Goes the Weasel" on this interesting record that was nominated for a Grammy in 2001 for "Best Folk Compilation." Other artists include: Regina Spektor, Sue Foley, etc.

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Ivan “Funkboy” Bodley- "iBod" Gil plays on 4 tracks from the N.Y.C. bassists' 2006 solo release. Ivan is known for his work with Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Sam Moore (of Sam & Dave),& The Uptown Horns to name a few.

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Ronnie Dinoto- "Arenal"- Gil utilizes Hollowbody, Nylon ,& Electric Guitars, playing rhythm parts/melodies/solos on 3 cuts for this silky smooth release by the New York based keyboardist. Nice cover of "Betcha, By Golly Wow" as well.

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Nikki Armstrong & WLB- "Turnin' & Burnin' -Nikki is a Musician’s Liaison for the New York Blues & Jazz Society and appears on-air at WFDU FM 89.1. This was recorded Live at the Turning Point in 2005.