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Conor Cantrell 

Guitarist, Composer, Songwriter, Producer

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Born in Galway, Ireland, Conor embarked on his professional musical career at the age of fifteen, establishing himself as a versatile multi-instrumentalist, composer, and songwriter. His development as an artist has been profoundly shaped by the opportunity to study under and receive masterclasses from some of the world’s most distinguished musicians and educators, including Dave Liebman, Mark Turner, Steve Coleman, Rufus Reid, Jonathan Kreisberg, Ari Hoenig, and Jerry Bergonzi, among many others.

Throughout his career, Conor has had the honour of performing and recording alongside various internationally acclaimed artists and ensembles such as The Commitments, Imelda May, Republic of Loose, the Brexit Big Band, Brian Priestly, Louis Stewart and Sir John Dankworth.

Conor later established himself in Berlin, where he has achieved notable success as a Guitarist and composer, with three album releases to his name and extensive airplay on major radio stations such as MDR Kultur, Deutschlandfunk kultur and DR P8 Jazz across Germany and Europe. As a performer, he maintains regular collaborations with prestigious ensembles, including The Brandenburger Symphoniker, The Savoy Satellites, David Rose and Jazz Royal and can be heard performing at the major jazz clubs of Berlin as well as countless high-end corporate events such as the G7 summit 2022.

Conor is currently devoting his creative focus to his Septet, jazz guitar trio and compositional visions, with his debut album ‘A Place Between Homes’ as a bandleader set for release in 2023/24.

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The Conor Cantrell Septet

Established in 2023, the Conor Cantrell Septet is an exceptional fusion of global musical talent, brought together to perform the eclectic and innovative compositions of its bandleader, Conor Cantrell. The Debut album 'A Place between Homes' is set to be released in 2023/24 with the promise of tours throughout Europe in the near future.
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The Conor Cantrell Trio


The Conor Cantrell Trio is a versatile and dynamic ensemble, equally at ease in concert halls, jazz clubs and commercial settings. Whether they are performing at weddings, private celebrations, or esteemed jazz clubs, this trio consistently delivers unforgettable musical experiences.

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Film Composition/
Music Production/
Songwriting

With a masters Level formal training in music production and composition from BIMM University, Berlin, Conor offers highly emotive and melodically rich film scores and music production from his home studio in Berlin. In addition, his extensive portfolio of original compositions, songs and arrangements has been featured on prestigious stages and broadcasts by leading radio stations across Europe.
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