Press Release
World flutist Gary Stroutsos draws on many cultures and places to create his own romantic voice. Gary has over 25 recordings to his credit which reflect his experiences in Jazz, Afro-Cuban, Native American, and Far Eastern musical traditions. Originally drawn to the European silver flute, he later journeyed to the Dakotas and then to the southwest where he learned the Native American Flute. This ultimately led to international attention when he was featured in the Ken Burns PBS documentary, Lewis and Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery. Never satisfied to rest on his accomplishments, Gary took up the classical Chinese xiao and dize, bamboo flutes rarely heard outside of the Far East. Not long after, one classical master of these flutes, named Gary the best contemporary player in the world.
Gary has performed throughout North America and in the Far East. He has played at the White House for President Clinton, and he is a frequent head-liner and master-of-ceremonies at flute festivals throughout the country. He is also a respected story teller and often combines school programs with his concerts wherever he plays.
Gary continues to work in each of the genres for which he has become known. He continues to push musical boundaries while maintaining his romantic style. He teaches students that the magic of the flute is in loving each note and defining it carefully with the spaces around it. It is that magic that often draws fans to travel cross-country to hear him play.
