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Shon Boublil is a Canadian guitarist from Montreal who won the Grand Prize of Lee Ritenour[1][2] 6 String Theory International Guitar Competition in 2010 making his [3] debut recording on the Six String Theory CD.[4][5][6]
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| Background information | |
| Born | June 19, 1993 |
| Origin | Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | Classical, Jazz, Rock, blues, jazz fusion, folk, experimental, R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist |
| Instruments | Nylon String Guitar; Martin Blackwell Classical guitar, Yamaha Nylon string NCX 2000R |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Website | shonboublil |
Biography edit
In 2008 Shon Boublil was a finalist at the Canadian Music Competition winning the regional, provincial national.[7] In 2009 Boublil was a finalist at the Schwob Guitar Competition in Atlanta[8] and the Grand Prix de Guitare de Montreal.[9] The same year he won 1st place at the Montreal International Classical Guitar Competition.[10] In 2010 Boublil received the Grand Prize at the Six String Theory Competition in Santa Monica.[11][12][13] His prize was a solo recording on the Six String Theory CD along with Lee Ritenour, B. B. King, George Benson, Steve Lukather, John Scofield, Pat Martino, Mike Stern, Neal Schon, Slash, Vince Gill, Keb Mo, Taj Mahal, Joe Bonamassa, Jonny Lang, Andy McKee, Guthrie Govan, Joe Robinson and Tomoyasu Hotei. Shon Boublil played two caprices by 19th Century Italian guitarist/ composer Luigi Legnani.[14][15][16] In 2011 Boublil was a semi-finalist at the Barrios WorldWideWeb Competition.[17]
Shon Boublil is currently (2022) completing his Ph.D. in theoretical physics and education at the University of Western Australia under professor David Blair.[18] Shon is also a member of the Ozgrav (Australian Gravitation Waves Discovery) team.[19]
Discography edit
- Six String Theory
- Shon Boublil Experiment Vol.1
References edit
- ^ "Lee Ritenour's "Six String Theory" and its expanding musical legacy".
- ^ "Past Winners – Lee Ritenour's Six String Theory Competition".
- ^ "Shon Boublil | Yamaha Artists".
- ^ "Lee Ritenour's Six String Theory Competition". 9 February 2018.
- ^ Warnock, Matt (June 29, 2010). "Discussing 6 String Theory Competition". Guitar International.
- ^ JORDAN, OSCAR (December 2010). "Lee's Six-String Theory". Vintage Guitar.
- ^ Results
- ^ Werner, Bradford (June 30, 2010). "Shon Boublil – Winner of the Lee Ritenour". Classical Guitar Canada.
- ^ "Nouvelles Spectra". nouvelles.equipespectra.ca. Retrieved 2014-05-31.
- ^ Begin, Nicolas (April 29, 2009). "Le guitariste Shon Boublil remporte un premier prix international". Lappel.
- ^ White, Emilie (November 1, 2013). "Quoi de neuf en éducation ?". La Scena Musicale.
- ^ Mergner, Lee (March 30, 2010). "Shon Boublil Wins Guitar Competition". Jazz Times.
- ^ Guitarist Magazine, November 2010, p. 58
- ^ Levi, Adam (October 1, 2010). "Jazz Lee Ritenour". Guitarplayer.
- ^ Kelman, John (August 31, 2010). "Lee Ritenour: 6 String Theory (2010)". All About Jazz.
- ^ "VIDEO- Lee Ritenour: Il a trouvé la nouvelle star de la guitare! - Gala".
- ^ "Announce list of semifinalists for the Barrios WorldWideWeb Competition". ABC Paraguay. August 2011.
- ^ "The Team".
- ^ "Postdocs and Students".