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Terrence Brewer continues to ride a wave of positive press and praise surrounding his debut albums The Calling: Volume One and Volume Two, released in early 2006 on his Strong Brew record label. Brewer has a natural, inviting sound that instantly transports you back to the heyday of classic jazz guitar... writes David Rubien (San Francisco Chronicle feature on Brewer March 20, 2007). Brewer s playing has been hailed as, powerful , smooth , beautiful , mature , and graceful and The Calling: Volume One and Volume Two albums have been referred to as, seductive , sensuous , and gorgeous . Andy Gilbert (Contra Costa Times) remarks, Over the past decade, Brewer has established himself as an accomplished improviser with an exquisite tone. His (Brewer) sound is marked by a balance and maturity... while the San Francisco Chronicle included Brewer in a short list of whom to stalk in Bay Area jazz in 2007. Jazz Guitarist, Composer, Arranger, and Musical Director, resides in Alameda, California. Brewer s aggressive marketing and business acumen aided him in leading his own instrumental and vocal groups in over 1400 shows throughout California in the last six years. In addition to this impressive feat, Brewer possesses the rich experience of performing with legendary artists such as Pete Escovedo, Herb Gibson, Kim Nalley (production of Lady Day in Love by Courtney Brown), Duwaan Muhammad, Calvin Keyes, Bruce Forman, Scott Amendola, Khalil Shaheed, Ed Kelly, Michael Zilber, Tuck and Patti, Chuck Bennet, and many others. In addition to performing with great artists, Brewer s fate led him to study with musical greats such as Charlie Hunter, Duck Baker, and Mark Levine.