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Big Gilson & Blues Dynamite
12+ albums
bluesbluesrockslide guitarContemporary Bluesguitar blues
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"Big Gilson" is the stage name of Gilson Szrajbman, a prominent Brazilian blues-rock guitarist and singer. Born on February 2, 1959, in Rio de Janeiro, he is known for his powerful guitar playing and slide guitar skills. Key facts about Big Gilson: Musical Style: He specializes in blues and blues-rock music. Career Highlights: He has been admired by blues legends such as B.B. King and Buddy Guy, and has shared stages with many notable artists in the US and Brazil. Bands: He has performed with groups like Big Allanbik and Big Gilson & The Wolf, and frequently tours with the band Blues Dynamite in the UK. Discography: His albums include Sentenced to Living and Blues Classics Live. Tours: He regularly tours internationally, with recent and upcoming shows in the UK in 2024 and 2026. He is a well-known figure in the international blues music scene. This boy may hail from Rio, but he plays like he was born and raised in South Oak Cliff, and there is no higher testament a native Texan and lifelong blues freak can give. John Nova Lomax - Music Independent Magazine, Houston-Texas. When the average fan thinks of hotbeds of the blues, he or she thinks of cities like Chicago, Austin and Memphis, and even such far-flung outposts as London and Paris. That’s all set to change, however, as this red-hot Brazilian guitarist Big Gilson is poised to put Rio de Janeiro on the blues map. Gilson, TopCat Records and Blues Avenue recording artist, has released thirteen CDs
