“John Goldie is one of the most talented guitarists to appear on the UK jazz scene in a long time” (Martin Taylor).

"Very creative, virtuosic guitarist...." (Just Jazz Guitar Magazine)

"One- man acid jazz band..." (The Herald)

John Goldie is without doubt a world class acoustic guitarist, incorporating a wide range of influences including jazz, blues, celtic and funk. After a successful career as a sideman and session player, a chance meeting with jazz guitarist Martin Taylor led John to decide on a change of musical direction - duo gigs and eventually the award winning group Spirit of D'jango followed.

John Goldie is one of the UK's most prominent jazz guitarists. John started playing at the age of six, his first professional engagement being at 12 years of age. Now with two critically acclaimed CD releases behind him, Goldie continues to impress on the worldwide stage.

After many years touring and recording as a sideman and session player, he decided to concentrate on jazz and solo guitar. In March 1993, French guitarist Marcel Dadi took a special interest in the relevant newcomers performance at the Frankfurt Music Fair and invited him to play at EXPO 93, the Issoudan Guitar Festival.

John has toured in duo format with Martin Taylor and Ike Isaacs and is currently a member of Taylor's group - Spirit of D'Jango. John has played every major Jazz Festival in the UK and Ireland, including a week at Ronnie Scott's in London. Aside from solo concerts, John has his own trio performing mainly original music. Recent trips to the USA have included performances at the 20th Century Guitar Show and solo concerts in New York.