Montreal guitar giant Jordan Officer speaks to Mark about a life in music. He looks back at his early days playing violin and bagpipes, explains the unique Montreal arts scene, and walks us through the international attention he gained alongside Susie Arioli.

Jordan also tracks his transition into a solo artist, explains how his songwriting process has developed and expresses comfort in love songs, both happy and melancholic. Plus, he discusses his new album “Three Rivers”, his guitar influences and his recent inclusion in the Hal Leonard published Scott Yanow’s book “The Great Jazz Guitarists, The Ultimate Guide.”

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