Joe G

Well, Rooster's here, why don't we ask him?

In my own musical path, I went from rock to jazz-influenced bluegrass/new acoustic, back to rock and especially metal, then back to jazz. There must be something in both forms that are akin. Either that or I'm a split personality type. Has anyone heard the album by Perfect Circle?

I would say that it's entirely possible. I can hear a kinship on some of her stuff. Heck, when I played Concert in the Garden for Jim A, he thought the guitarist was Metheny (it was Ben Monder).

Wow Clem - you *are* being nice! I readily acknowledge the downsides to Pat's approach, like the slickness of the PMG records, etc. My interest and inspiration about it are very much connected to his "vision" and overall philosophy, as you mentioned. Maybe this counts for something - I went through a HEAVY bluegrass phase in my younger days. Probably wouldn't suprise you that I liked the flashy chops players like Mark O'Conner, et al. But I also dug the trad guys, too. Especially Bill Monroe. Might be my "in" for the acoustic blues you recommended.

Thanks for the tip!

There was talk of that (or maybe it was coming out on dvd), but I couldn't find anything other than the vhs online.

The first place I became aware of him was on a Scofield video called "Live Three Ways" -meaning duo, trio, and quartet. The trio was with Pullen on B3 and Marvin Smith on drums. Pullen was absolutely BURNING! I wish there was an album of that group.

Nothing wrong with that list. I've never really been attracted to the straight blues cats myself. Maybe I just haven't had the proper exposure to the right stuff. No Joe Morris? Correct me if I'm wrong; are you saying it's a bit of the old square-peg-round-hole-type thing? I would agree that bebop doesn't lay that well on the fretboard.

I'm not suprised by that at all, though I am curious who your top 5 jazz guitarists would be...

Like father like son.

All of the above, and everybody drive safely, too.

A few of the members here are musicians with a national or international profile. Now that we've heard from many of the local warriors, I'd be interested to hear how things are shaping up at that level.

Well said. Actually, it can all be a bit much for me too, sometimes. All things in moderation.

Typical saxaphonist!

As a matter of fact, I'm sure I'm just being defensive!

Let me revise that; forget Allan. To me, saying you're not into Metheny because you're not a guitar freak is sort of like saying you're not into Wayne Shorter because you're not a sax freak, or not into Herbie because you're not a piano freak. The instrument is secondary to the actual music being made. There are people who are very focused on just what the instrument can do, to the detriment of the compositions or arrangements, but I don't think Pat is one of them. As the other Pat (Martino) likes to say, "Music is food, the guitar is just a fork." But then, I'm a guitarist, so maybe I'm just being defensive.

That was my thought, too. Also, it's not about being a guitar freak, otherwise I'd just listen to Allan Holdsworth.

Excellent!!!

Well, I guess that settles it!

Yes, the nefarious Dr Lockjaw, in his secret laboratory deep beneath the earth's crust...

She has a very strong voice. Not my cup of tea, but I think my sister, who is intensely interested in Mexican and Spanish culture, would dig it. Thanks for posting - I'll pass it along.

Where do you guys go to get this stuff?

No biggie.

Yep, great straightahead playing from Pat on Wish. I think it has a lot to do with the drummer. For me, Haynes, Higgins, and DeJohnette bring out the best in him. CJ, I thought the excerpt was... interesting. Sorry, that's all I can give you right now, after one listen. I was in a somewhat funky mood that day, too.