Acoustic guitarist Maneli Jamal takes part in Octet collaboration with 7 other players

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Jamal was featured in our best acoustic guitarist of 2020 poll and plays on this special Chris Woods composition

Instrumentalist Maneli Jamal had a busy 2020; releasing two new albums and placing highly in our best acoustic guitarist poll, thanks to readers' votes. Now the Toronto-based player taking part in a very special project called Octlet.

Eight guitarists from around the world collaborated on the piece, written by British player Chris Woods (of The Chris Woods Groove Orchestra) with an incredible range of styles and instruments showcased, including bass and eight-string electric guitar.

The piece was especially commissioned by Elixir Strings with each musician recording their part remotely from Europe, Canada and the US. 

Octet

(Image credit: Elixir Strings)

“I’m extremely happy with the way it turned out," says Woods. "I think everyone’s unique sound cuts through, but without detracting from the overall 'togetherness' of the piece.”

We agree! Guitarists featured are: Chris Woods, Michael Watts (UK), Maneli Jamal (Canada), Ando San (USA), Tiffany Lloyd (USA), Sus Vasquez (USA), Bernth Brodträger (Austria) and Quentin Godet (France). 

Rob Laing
Rob Laing
Reviews Editor, GuitarWorld.com and MusicRadar guitars

Rob is the Reviews Editor for GuitarWorld.com and MusicRadar guitars, so spends most of his waking hours (and beyond) thinking about and trying the latest gear while making sure our reviews team is giving you thorough and honest tests of it. He's worked for guitar mags and sites as a writer and editor for nearly 20 years but still winces at the thought of restringing anything with a Floyd Rose.