CD PLAYER ARCHIVES

March 1, 2008  1. Jim Hall, Pat Metheny - This is real guitar player stuff, kind of self indulgent but wonderful. When I listen to how good these guys play on here it’s VERY humbling to say the least. 2. Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings “100 days, 100 nights” Her band, the "Dap-kings” are a bunch of younger white  guys from Brooklyn who obviously love  60’s soul music and really do a great job of playing it. They also played on Amy Winehouse’s last CD that won all the Grammies so I’m not the only one who digs these guys 3.Grant Green “Talkin’ About” Larry Young, Elvin Jones. If you’re going to pick 1 Grant Green CD to check out, this is probably NOT it. But if you’re a diehard fan like me. It’s great to hear this because it’s a little different setting for him. 4. Ernest Ranglin- Below the Bassline. I just got hip to this guy and have been wearing this one out. I love it! He has such an original and unique approach to the guitar. Although it’s a contemporary jazz format. He can't help but let his reggae roots ( he’s a 75 year old Jamaican ) seep into the music. It’s like George Benson meets the Wailers on Mars. 5. Roy Buccanan - 20th Century Masters Sometimes I forget to mention what a HUGE influence Roy was on me. People sometimes mention to me about the crying sounds that I get from my guitar. For my ears, Roy was the original master of the weeping guitar. * Back to Cd Player Page