Gideon King & City Blog

Music

Gideon King, a guitar player, began playing at age 10 inspired by his highly musical family. In 2015 he formed Gideon King & City Blog as a studio project inspired by John Scofield, Pat Metheny, Steely Dan, Earth, Wind & Fire, John Mayer, and Stevie Wonder. Later that year he wrote and released City Blog, a critically acclaimed debut. He has worked with jazz and pop musicians including John Scofield, James Genus, Marc Broussard, Donny McCaslin, Carolyn Leonhart, Grace Weber, and Elliott Skinner. The Huffington Post reviewed City Blog as an aurally rich group filled with sophisticated musicality, with vibrant arrangements, edgy lyrics, and chilled-out vibes. All About Jazz said fans of Steely Dan will get a lot from City Blog, as will fans of contemporary songwriters such as Norah Jones and listeners of introspective composers like Pat Metheny. Sputnikmusic was less positive, stating there are a few tracks that should have been left off, but added that the debut is jam packed with a little something for every music fan. One early reviewer wrote that the most unique track heard in a while embodies New York City living to a tee, with a mixture of sounds and influences. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the Love Knot EP was released, which Goldmine called both sophisticated and accessible.