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Still firing on all cylinders!

I really like his playing. You say he's "not the flashiest", but it's his subtlety that appeals to me. I know the Bernstein/Stewart albums and "Time Is of the Essence". I must try to hear the Hall and Scofield.

Lisa Simpson Prima Bara Dubla http://ehsankhoshbakht.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/adlib3.html Barry Fest

As much as I love (and prefer) Wes, and as hugely influential as he was, I don't think he could ever equal Charlie Christian's influence on the evolution of guitar playing. Without CC, you might not have had Wes at all. You can't be a big influence on B.B. King and not be considered hugely important in the world of guitar music. Saw Pat Martino last year. He sang the praises of Charlie Christian and played "Seven Comes Eleven". Seventy years after the death of Charlie Christian is what I call enduring influence!

Spike Heatley Peter the Heater Hot Lips Page

if the list could be extended, my candidates would be Jelly Roll, Hawkins, Charlie Christian, Jimmy Blanton, Kenny Clarke, Rollins and Ornette.

Hu Jintao Tiny Grimes Mucky Alice

I don't dig it either, but the influence can't be denied.