“… the project works brilliantly … Guitarist Kevin Barrett is always full of surprises”
Geoff Chapman.  Toronto Star

“… a consummate accompanist …”
Peter Hum. Ottawa Citizen

“… a crafty guitarist who prefers the deft and understated to the flashy in both composing and improvising”
Mike Doherty.  Eye Weekly

“… so insouciantly slinky, that Kevin Barrett on guitar. There’s so much good music to hear …”
Katie Malloch. CBC Radio One

Kevin Barrett is a guitarist, producer, musical director, composer/arranger and teacher based in Toronto, Canada and Edinburgh, Scotland.

Kevin has been active as a freelance guitarist for more than 30 years. He works regularly as a band leader, side musician and musical director at festivals, clubs and concert venues across the country and internationally, while maintaining a regular presence on both the Edinburgh and Toronto scenes.

Kevin’s colleagues know him as a passionate soloist, a first-rate accompanist, and a versatile and creative side musician.  He has worked with some of the finest performers anywhere:  Patricia Cano, Molly Johnson, Lillian Allen, Mike Kearney, Kellylee Evans, Julie Michels, Big Rude Jake, Amanda Martinez and the Stratford Festival.  He has been Musical Director for numerous projects including Ron Davis’ SymphRONica and Daniela Nardi’s ESPRESSO MANIFESTO.  Kevin has extensive recording credits as musician, producer and engineer.

Kevin maintains an active project recording studio, and a teaching practice – and is always looking for new chances to collaborate!