Steely Dan for several reasons. Unusual chord changes, great arrangements, tremendous guitar playing (up through Gaucho), beautiful sounding records.

Louis Jordan for the funny lyrics, great playing and the joy in the records.

Brian Setzer for the arrangements and his playing.

Allman Brothers: "Brothers and Sisters" and "Win, Lose or Draw". The songs, the playing (particularly Dickie Betts) and the quality of the recordings.

Dire Straits Brothers in Arms. Songs full of emotion, recording quality and production.

Chris Whitley Living with the Law. Gritty, emotional, sensuous songs. It may be one of those things that hits you or doesn't.

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