I have listened to this a couple of times. I really like it and this cat’s chops are amazing. However I know bebop is not for everyone so I can understand some of the comments here.

I also like Jeff Golub, Joe Pass and George Benson but I would give almost anything to sound like Johnny Smith!

Another interesting fact is I think Trane’s “My Favorite Things” is one of the best versions I have ever heard. I’ve played it a number of times; so many in fact that I will have to replace my vinyl version with a CD!

Hey Jazzmandan we have a lot in common. My wife is a big country fan while I like jazz, blues and new age the most. We have one major rule: Who ever is driving the car gets control of the radio. Thus I have heard a lot of country, sometimes even sober!

I find it interesting that no one has commented about this guitarist’s pure guitar tone. No distortion or overdrive, I.E. the two most over used effects in today’s music IMHO.

The only thing this tread has proven is that this genre of music is not for everyone, so just listen and appreciate it for what it is. I tell my want-a-be-shredders students listen to some bluegrass. These guys rip on acoustic instruments, i.e. no super loud over distorted amps, and this from someone who appreciates but is not a big fan of bluegrass. Now don’t dump on me as I also appreciate but not a big fan of opera, Rap, hip-hop, bass n drums, acid jazz and a few more that I can’t think of right now. But I will listen to and comment about any and all genres of music.

One last thing: all I can say to anyone who does not like Cannonball is
"Mercy Mercy Mercy"!

I get most of my exercise these days from shaking my head in disbelief.


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