ABOUT DUSTIN BARBER

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Dustin Barber is an American guitarist and professional musician known for his work as a touring and studio player, especially with Reverend Al Green and in jazz, classical, and popular music settings. 

🎸 Who He Is

• Name: Dustin “Dusty” Barber
• Role: Guitarist, performer, recording artist
• Genres: R&B, Gospel, Pop, Contemporary Jazz, Latin Jazz, Tropical, Blues, Rock, corporate instrumental, and more.  

🎶 Career Highlights

• Touring Guitarist for Al Green:
  He has performed worldwide as guitarist with the legendary soul singer Reverend Al Green and his Enterprise Orchestra for nearly two decades, beginning in the mid-2000s. His performances have taken him to major venues and festivals around the world, including Royal Albert Hall in London, Oslo Opera House, Vienna Opera House, and the Domain Festival in Sydney, Australia.  
• Festival Appearances:
  Barber has played at well-known jazz festivals such as the Jacksonville Jazz Festival, Cork Jazz Festival in Ireland, North Sea Jazz Festival in the Netherlands, Montreal Jazz Festival, and the New Orleans Jazz Festival.  
• TV & Special Performances:
  He has performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and at Carnegie Hall, as well as for events such as performances for President Barack Obama.  

🎤 Other Musical Work

• Synchronicity:
  Barber is part of a duo called Synchronicity with percussionist Barry Olsavsky, blending jazz, classical, and contemporary music.  
• Solo and Corporate Work:
  He offers solo performances for corporate events and venues, covering jazz, classical guitar pieces, popular favorites, and latin/lounge styles.  

📍 Background

• Early Life:
  He started playing guitar young; born in Ft. Worth, Texas and later moving to Jacksonville, Florida where he developed his musical style influenced by jazz, rock, classical, and other genres.  

🎸 Gear & Endorsements

He has endorsements from guitar and gear brands including D’Angelico Guitars, ESP Guitars, and Soldano amplifiers among others.