Graham Dechter: Youth, Steeped In Tradition
Nick Morrison
Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 8:00 AM
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Graham Dechter performs at the Jazz24 studios in Seattle.

Graham Dechter performs at the Jazz24 studios in Seattle.

Justin Steyer / Jazz24


The 26-year-old jazz guitarist has been making a name for himself ever since he joined the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra seven years ago. Watch him perform the title tune from his new album, Takin' It There.

Graham Dechter is a 26-year-old jazz guitarist who's been living his dream. Dechter was invited to join the world-famous Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra at 19, and now, seven years later, he's leading his own group — and just released his second album, Takin It There. Here's a clip of the Graham Dechter Quartet performing the title track in the Jazz24/KPLU studios.

Personnel

  • Jeff Hamilton, drums
  • Josh Nelson, piano
  • Christoph Luty, bass

Credits

  • Photos/Video: Justin Steyer
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