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Brett Hansen
Brett Hansen is a Canadian guitarist/composer/producer based in Edmonton. He has recorded on dozens of albums across many genres. Brett has shared the stage with the likes of Robi Botos, Gil Goldstein, PJ Perry, Mallory Chipman, the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, and many others. He is an active sideman having opened up for bands such as Blue Rodeo, AQUA, and Blue Oyster Cult.
On his debut album Confluence, guitarist Brett Hansen and his band weave their way through twelve original compositions, traversing folk inspired melodies, sprawling ambience, gentle ballads, and rock inspired epics. The album was recorded by multiple Juno winning engineer/producer Paul Johnston and co-produced by Edmonton based singer/songwriter Mallory Chipman. Confluence is tender but fierce, complex but intuitive, and relatable but fresh. It showcases Hansen’s focus on lyricism in both writing and performance while showcasing traits of modern jazz/improvised music with contemporary production techniques.
Gear
Guitars:Victor Baker Model 15, Collings OM1-T
Amps: Port City Pearl, Henriksen Blu
Pedals: Analogman King of Tone, Strymon Deco, Ceriatone Centura, Empress Compressor MK2, Empress Echosystem, Chase Bliss CxM 1978, Chase Bliss Blooper, Chase Bliss Mood MK2, Strymon Cloudburst, GFI System Synesthesia
Tags
"A very worthy debut deserving of your attention." - JazzQuad
“Each track is a discovery, capable of touching deep emotional chords and offering an immersive listening experience” - Jazz in Family
"Instrumentals that embellish melody, density, virtuosity, and drama." - ProgLand
Primary Instrument
Guitar
Location
Edmonton
Willing to teach
Beginner to advanced
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The Unknown
From: Time & PlaceBy Brett Hansen
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From: Introducing Aretha TillotsonBy Brett Hansen