Isaac Guillory (February 27, 1947 - December 31, 2000) was a Cuban-born gui… Read Full Bio ↴Isaac Guillory (February 27, 1947 - December 31, 2000) was a Cuban-born guitarist. He later lived in the United States and the United Kingdom. His daughter is British actress and model Sienna Guillory.
Born on the US Navy Base, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Guillory played piano and guitar as a child and electric guitar as a high school student in Florida. He also studied music at Roosevelt University in Chicago 1965-69. While there, he recorded two albums with the Cryan' Shames as bass player. Leaving University he acquired a Martin D-35 and travelled Europe as an acoustic solo performer. Guillory came to earn the reputation of one of the best guitarists ever. Many guitarists today emulate the techniques Guillory evolved in the early 70's while living in Spain. He performed frequently as a guest artists for recordings and films with, among others, Al Stewart, Donovan, Mick Jagger, Buggles, Barbara Dickson and Nick Heyward. Guillory released "Isaac Guillory", a self-titled album in 1974. For a while Guillory went on to play jazz fusion and record with Pacific Eardrum, but from circa 1986 concentrated on his solo performances (which put him up-close with more intimate small audiences) and sharing his understanding of music; touring, creating his own online guitar school, and lecturing at the Guildhall School Of Music in London. He published five more CD's on his own independent label, Personal Records. As a performer he was dedicated to sharing his gift with both audience and fellow musicians, and as a teacher he never hesitated to share in a manner that others could understand.
Isaac Guillory passed away in 2000. His legacy is the music that only he could cause to come forth from a guitar with such apparent grace, pleasure and ease.
Born on the US Navy Base, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Guillory played piano and guitar as a child and electric guitar as a high school student in Florida. He also studied music at Roosevelt University in Chicago 1965-69. While there, he recorded two albums with the Cryan' Shames as bass player. Leaving University he acquired a Martin D-35 and travelled Europe as an acoustic solo performer. Guillory came to earn the reputation of one of the best guitarists ever. Many guitarists today emulate the techniques Guillory evolved in the early 70's while living in Spain. He performed frequently as a guest artists for recordings and films with, among others, Al Stewart, Donovan, Mick Jagger, Buggles, Barbara Dickson and Nick Heyward. Guillory released "Isaac Guillory", a self-titled album in 1974. For a while Guillory went on to play jazz fusion and record with Pacific Eardrum, but from circa 1986 concentrated on his solo performances (which put him up-close with more intimate small audiences) and sharing his understanding of music; touring, creating his own online guitar school, and lecturing at the Guildhall School Of Music in London. He published five more CD's on his own independent label, Personal Records. As a performer he was dedicated to sharing his gift with both audience and fellow musicians, and as a teacher he never hesitated to share in a manner that others could understand.
Isaac Guillory passed away in 2000. His legacy is the music that only he could cause to come forth from a guitar with such apparent grace, pleasure and ease.
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Boxcar Willie Here she comes Look at her roll There she flies eating that…
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Taboo Alma del África lejana llena mi pecho de calma. Alma del Áf…
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Becca Herd
I love this song. The guitar playing is just phenomenal! I have the CD (signed) and I can't stop listening to it, it's amazing.
FurBall
I saw Isaac perform many years ago, his playing skills blew my mind. I was lucky enough to chat with him during the interval too. He was a very friendly character that had as much interest in his audience as they did in him. Extraordinary guitar player, I doubt there will be another quite like him. I've tried to copy some of his songs/playing, but I cannot get close, so complex. Unfortunately Isaac is no longer with us, but I'm sure even now he's keep everyone entertained up above.
holly thorne
This guy must have sold his soul to play like this! I saw him live once it was the greatest musical experience of my life. He has perfect pitch and he re- tuned his guitar while he was playing a number when the string suddenly streched out of tune it was seamless, he never even missed a beat.
Evan Hodge
The man's life is like an adventure novel. His musical life began so early and embraced so much.
peterjFH
Amazing playing, sadly missed
John Metcalf
Isaac Guillory... one of the most influential and very best musician/singer guitarists ever created. And one helluvan awesome guy!!
Rik Roberts
Obviously not as good as Isaac, but here is my tribute to his guitar playing on this first song.
Isaac Guillory's Guitar Playing - A Tribute
Rik Roberts
What the? Only 167 views at the time of writing this and it like some of the greatest folk guitar playing ever heard....just goes to show!
alice thru the glass
Wallsend lad. Fond of Knaresborough festival, '90's .
Long past wishes to all past and present there and a smoke for you Isaac :)
electricragtime
I dont suppose you have Ike doing sidewalks of america...carbondale strutt .....steamboat maybe......Shared a spliff or two with him at cambridge in the 70,s