AllenLowe Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 (edited) because I'm out of my mind, as soon as I finally finish the blues project (probably 2 more weeks) I am going to write something like a "listener's guide to guitar." I'm thinking it will go up to 1970 - with of course the usual suspects (whoever they are) - and of course I know about a lot of players already- would like to include all genres - and just to make sure I have not forgotten anyone, if you're in the mood, name a guitar player or two whom you think should be included- allright, I'll start it out - Ikey Robinson and Ray Biondi - Edited September 11, 2009 by AllenLowe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Lafayette Thomas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenLowe Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 who did he record with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 who did he record with? Lafayette "Thing" Thomas? I'm surprised you aren't familiar with him. Best known as a big part of Jimmy McCracklin's Blues Blasters and widely recognized as a major blues guitar influence on the west coast. Lots of appearances on Bob Geddins' labels, as well as a couple of the Bluesville releases. Found this discography at Blindman's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ep1str0phy Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Phillip Tabane. One of the great South African guitar players and active prior to 1970 (trying to fit your criteria): I know that he has some albums (not readily available) going as far back as 1964--you may have to dig, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie87 Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 (edited) Are you aware of the "Progression: 100 Years of Jazz Guitar" box set that is only 4 years old? Despite its title, it doesn't stick solely to jazz, but touches on rock, western swing, and other areas. Edited September 11, 2009 by Aggie87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenLowe Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 (edited) thanks, yes,I know that box - I seem to have been asleep on Lafayette Thomas, however. Thanks, Dan, I think there's a Geddins box on JSP - I wonder if it's got some of that on it - Edited September 11, 2009 by AllenLowe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I just sent you an email, Allen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Everett Barksdale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felser Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I just sent you an email, Allen. John Renbourn/Bert Jansch, Roger McGuinn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenLowe Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 thanks, Dan, got the email. Ruff Ruff - I'm Barking for Barksdale - Jansch/McGuinn/Renbourn noted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffcrom Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 I know you're going to get a million great suggestions, but think about some early Ike Turner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Probably too derivative of T-Bone, but I likes me some Anson Funderburgh. Ronnie Earl has an interesting blend of blues and jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenLowe Posted September 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 more good stuff, thanks - and Jeff, I'm a big fan of Ike (musically, anyway), who was a great guitarist (he'll be on the blues set, too) - he plays especially well on the Sue recordings - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzbo Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Allen Reuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny weir Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Snooks Eaglin (although IIRC there is very little, if anything, that reflects the gigs I saw in New Orleans through the '80s and '90s with George Porter Jr recorded by Snooks pre-1970). Jerry Garcia Bob Dunn Jimmy Martin Merle Travis Floyd Tillman Roy Nichols Pee Wee Crayton Danny Barker Toy Caldwell Mac Gayden Hop Wilson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lipi Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 allright, I'll start it out - Ikey Robinson and Ray Biondi - I only knew of Ikey Robinson as a banjo player. What did he play guitar on? If you're also looking for banjo players, then Danny Barker is a nice one. How big is this guide going to be? The obvious ones (Django, Aleman, Lang, Christian, Green, Grimes, Clapton, Hendrix, Segovia, ...depending on how far outside of jazz/blues you're gonna go) are a huge chunk just by themselves! Is this going to be the size of That Devilin' Tune? Anyway: I guess you're looking for less obvious choices, so I'll mention Ton van Bergeijk. I loved the track Durium put on his BFT a few months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free For All Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Lenny Breau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenLowe Posted September 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 actually Ikey played tenor guitar as well - and maybe I'll mesh all plectrums together - or at least the ones who play solo lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ubu Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Might be nice to have some of the "backing" players there as well... Freddie Green (of course!) Al Hendrickson there's someone else I forgot about right now (would be on your list anyway I assume) George van Eps Robbie Robertson - or is that too far removed? Curtis Mayfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teasing the Korean Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Allen, I ask this with all due respect: Given your previous projects, why devote time and energy to the most overused, over-hyped, and cliched instrument on the planet? I'm not knocking the guitar, so guitarists, please don't beat me up; It's just that the rock era has ruined the guitar in so many ways, it is so overused, and no one can envision any sort of ensemble without a guitar anymore. That said, if you proceed with this, you HAVE to include Joao Gilberto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Teddy Bunn ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king ubu Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 That said, if you proceed with this, you HAVE to include Joao Gilberto. and Baden Powell! And what's that guy, he's got an early Blue Note session, Josh White? Guitar + whistling... I think I've only heard one tune (on that Dan Morgenstern-produced "Hot Jazz on Blue Note" box set). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Basten II Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Has Danny Gatton been mentionned yet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Van Basten II Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 Allen, I ask this with all due respect: Given your previous projects, why devote time and energy to the most overused, over-hyped, and cliched instrument on the planet? I'm not knocking the guitar, so guitarists, please don't beat me up; It's just that the rock era has ruined the guitar in so many ways, it is so overused, and no one can envision any sort of ensemble without a guitar anymore. That said, if you proceed with this, you HAVE to include Joao Gilberto. Although, i still will encourage Allen to keep on with his project, your feelings about guitar music are similar to mine. One of the reasons i got into jazz was to get away from the guitar sound that is way too omnipresent in popular and rock music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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