The John Irvine Band

The John Irvine Band was formed in the summer of 2011, in Edinburgh, Scotland by the composer/guitarist John Irvine and has released six critically acclaimed CDs of Progressive Jazz-Rock music. All six albums have received plaudits from many magazines and websites, and several tracks have been played on internet and terra firma radio stations, such as: La Villa Strangiato, The Prog Rock Palace, Xymphonia, El Ritorno Del Gigante, Canvas Prog Hour, Friday Night Progressive and many more. Taking inspiration from ‘classic fusion’ era artists such as Pat Metheny, Allan Holdsworth & Bill Connors, John Irvine has constructed a style of jazz-rock entirely his own, finding fans across the globe eager to hear an updated version of this timeless genre. Irvine has been pursuing his unique approach to guitar for many years, fusing elements of classical fingerstyle techniques with a strong harmonic and chordal sense that is highly original, marking his style as instantly recognisable and unique. His soloing style is expansive, fluid and from the heart; critics likening it to the best of Alex Lifeson, Pat Metheny and Allan Holdsworth. Lately, his compositional style has moved to a more symphonic prog/keyboard-centric one, but still he retains the guitar as the main soloistic instrument. “Irvine just about revolutionizes the entire jazz-rock instrumental concept.”– Robert Silverstein (MWE3.com) “The progressive rock album Allan Holdsworth never made.” – (about 'Next Stop') Rene Yedema (Xymphonia)