Gilbert Isbin

Gilbert Isbin is a Belgian composer, lutenist and guitarist, Hailed as “one of the most enthralling avant-‐classicists around” (Musings.com), and lauded for his ingenuity finesse  and  masterful  technique” (All  About Jazz),  Isbin has been compared to Ralph Towner, Egberto Gismonti (Guitar Player), and John Fahey (All About Jazz). He performs regularly as a soloist and with groups he co-leads, performing his original music. His compositional and performing style defies genre, blending elements of jazz,  contemporary classical music and worldmusic. He has performed or recorded with Cameron Brown, Joe Fonda, Scott Walton, Jeff Gauthier, Vinny Golia, Fred Van Hove, Ernst Reijseger, Hanka Rybka, Michel Godard, Hugh Hopper, Wolfgang Reisinger, Jaap Blonk,  Sandro Di  Stefano, Sandor Szabo, Bruce Arnold, among others. 
As a leader and co‐leader, he has recorded  more than 20 albums and has performed  in festivals and major venues throughout Europe and the US.   His compositions, appr. 200 thus far, are published by Berben Ediziones Musicales, The UK  Lute Society, Lantro Music   Golden River Music,  Kameleon Editions and Auurk Ed.