DYJO with John Etheridge

We are particularly pleased to have John Etheridge as our Artist in Residence. It took many months to organise, in view of John's busy schedule, but we are confident the effort will have been worth it.

Friday evening will see John perform with Devon Youth Jazz Orchestra, having spent the afternoon rehearsing a couple of Zappatistas numbers with them. John's involvement with youth orchestras and workshops is yet another aspect of this man's love of music. Friday evening will see John perform with Devon Youth Jazz Orchestra, having spent the afternoon rehearsing a couple of Zappatistas numbers with them. John's involvement with youth orchestras and workshops is yet another aspect of this man's love of music.

John Etheridge has been described by Pat Metheny as, "One of the best guitarists in the world". He is a prodigiously gifted and creative player whose approach to music can only be described as 'eclectic' as he refuses to accommodate or even acknowledge artificial musical boundaries.
John's ability as an outstanding composer is sometimes overlooked but he is often under pressure from audiences to feature more of his own material.