Hey frogman I did not see your "jazz guitar lists" on the bottom of the last page. I read the first 2 which both have Joe Pass very high - number 1 on the second.
I'm gonna go through the rest now...
I'm gonna go through the rest now...
Jazz for aficionados
Jazz for aficionados
I'm going to review records in my collection, and you'll be able to decide if they're worthy of your collection. These records are what I consider "must haves" for any jazz aficionado, and would be found in their collections. I wont review any record that's not on CD, nor will I review any record if the CD is markedly inferior. Fortunately, I only found 1 case where the CD was markedly inferior to the record.
Our first album is "Moanin" by Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers. We have Lee Morgan , trumpet; Benney Golson, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Jymie merrit, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
The title tune "Moanin" is by Bobby Timmons, it conveys the emotion of the title like no other tune I've ever heard, even better than any words could ever convey. This music pictures a person whose down to his last nickel, and all he can do is "moan".
"Along Came Betty" is a tune by Benny Golson, it reminds me of a Betty I once knew. She was gorgeous with a jazzy personality, and she moved smooth and easy, just like this tune. Somebody find me a time machine! Maybe you knew a Betty.
While the rest of the music is just fine, those are my favorite tunes. Why don't you share your, "must have" jazz albums with us.
Enjoy the music.
I'm going to review records in my collection, and you'll be able to decide if they're worthy of your collection. These records are what I consider "must haves" for any jazz aficionado, and would be found in their collections. I wont review any record that's not on CD, nor will I review any record if the CD is markedly inferior. Fortunately, I only found 1 case where the CD was markedly inferior to the record.
Our first album is "Moanin" by Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers. We have Lee Morgan , trumpet; Benney Golson, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Jymie merrit, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
The title tune "Moanin" is by Bobby Timmons, it conveys the emotion of the title like no other tune I've ever heard, even better than any words could ever convey. This music pictures a person whose down to his last nickel, and all he can do is "moan".
"Along Came Betty" is a tune by Benny Golson, it reminds me of a Betty I once knew. She was gorgeous with a jazzy personality, and she moved smooth and easy, just like this tune. Somebody find me a time machine! Maybe you knew a Betty.
While the rest of the music is just fine, those are my favorite tunes. Why don't you share your, "must have" jazz albums with us.
Enjoy the music.
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They may not have budged InnaThat would take a herd of elephants.... David Gilmour is a great guitarist no doubt. But after playing for close to 60 years he cannot play like Govan and Mr. Malmsteen does not even come within a whif of Mr. Govan. Govan with his group "The Aristocrats" at the Frankfurt Jazz Festival. (9) The Aristocrats Frankfurt Jazz Festival Live - Guthrie Govan - YouTube |
Don’t eat crow. If you prefer Di Meola that is fine. If I recall I said not one is better then the other but yea, I do know Holdsworth is held in such high esteem and is listed as a main influence of many of todays greatest guitarists. BTW and FWIW a friend of mine Joe D has been playing guitar since he was 7 years old and his father also played guitar. He is 55 years old now and a very good player. He plays gigs at many of the Long Island concert halls and bar/restaurant establishments. If not for kidney problems which started in his early 30's he might have been able to do more. He recently received kidney transplants. Anyway to the point. When I mentioned Holdsworth to him once he said and I quote "that guy is annoying!" Joe D is a big Joe Bonamassa fan and has seen him live many times. You see Joe likes more blues oriented stuff like Bonamassa is known for. Everyone has different taste and likes different things. If we were all carbon copies what good would the world be. But although Joe D said Holdsworth was "annoying" he also said he has deep respect for what he achieved and his playing. Just not what Joe D likes. |
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