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Billy Preston- Will It Go Round In Circles Played that sucker to death!

A couple other points... Re: Kenny Burrell, by listening to Kenny in a trio setting you really get a sense how he approaches his instrument. The way he "comps" around the melody is very telling and readily apparent. Essentially, he's creating extremely inventive, in the pocket, chord melody arrangements. These types of recordings also really showcase his arranging skills, which I believe are a bit underrated. Check out 12-15-78, Live At The Village Vanguard for plenty of examples of his prowess in a trio setting. The other thing about Kenny is that he is one of the "baddest" when it comes playing the blues. The obvious choice of albums that illustrates this point is Midnight Blue . The whole ablum is great, however, let me just say that if your looking for KB. blues cliches Citlins Con Carne and Mule are great songs to study. A few other random points about Kenny in no particular order... 1) Check out the way he interacts with Shirley Scott on Stanley Turrentine's album Hustlin'. It's all about creating that good groove. I believe Trouble No.2 illustrates the point that I'm trying to make better than anything. Check it out! 2) Kenny has a "knack" for creating beautiful tag intros and endings. Two of my favorite are the intros. to Merry Christmas Baby off the album Have Yourself A Soulful Little Christmas and the intro. to Since I Fell For You off the Round Midnight album. Very nice indeed! 3) Kenny can play Ellington! He seems to have a deep connection with the maestro's music. That's "F"ing cool in my book. Lot's of examples that illustrate this point. When Kenny plays Duke it's pretty much essential listening. Check out In A Mellow Tone from the album Laid Back. A favorite of mine at the moment. Lot's of bluesy turns! 4) Kenny is one generous player who above else serves the song. Listen for what he doesn't play! That's an education. 5) Kenny's got that feel. His sound and feel are so widely copied that it seems to be hardwired into every guitar player that came after him. Basically, what I'm trying to say is that he swings like a "Mother". Hope this helps.

Very good call. I whole-heartedly agree! Listening at this very moment to the Thad Jones & Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra Central Park North which contains Barry Galbraith. He deserves a thread!

A number of my favorites... Robbins' Nest Killer Joe Chitlins Con Carne Moanin' Bessie's Blues Blues For Alice Happy-Go-Lucky Local (Night Train) Sonny Moon For Two Doxy Blue Seven Minor Chant Work Song Coming Home Baby

Ouch! Should I Stay or Should I Go!

This is "stupid" question corner right? I mean Wayne Marsh!!!! B)

Anybody ever notice that if Wynton Marsalis and family didn't make records there would be a lot more room on shelves for Wayne Marsh albums?

I'm no Cornell expert but I do know what I like, so here are a couple of quick suggestions that are Cornell led sessions on Kokopelli. Not sure if these are still in print. Bop n' Blues Uncle Funky (Joe, I think this one is right up your alley) Check out his work with Aretha Franklin and Stuff. Also, make sure you listen to Brook Benton's Rainy Night In Georgia. One of the most soulful songs ever written. Due in no small part to Cornell's beautiful "ornamental" playing. P.S. I know what I'm listening to during my ride into work today! B)

Play them something you really like and explain why.

Kenny would sound good on a Sears and Roebuck painted plywood special! B)

Toots and The Maytals- Funky Kingston

I've done the requisite guitar player listening. I don't find myself listening to guitar players very often for new musical ideas. No slam intended, just a statement of fact. There are exceptions, guys like Pat Martino, Charlie Christian, Jim Hall, Kenny Burrell, and Cornell Dupree still really hold my interest. I'm much more likely to cop licks from Dexter, Sonny, Joe Henderson, or Stephane Grappelli these days. I guess it's just a natural evolution for most musicians to listen to their instrument of choice, and then brach out at some point. McCoy Tyner and Herbie Hancock also constantly amaze me. I'm sure it's only a matter of time until I revert back to a more guitar-centric mode of study. Change is good!

"Take Me To The Pilot" and be "Speedy" about it! Jason Moran He had me, then he lost me.

Pat Metheny Although I occasionally try to find him, and end up being more lost.

Some rockers with a little bit of soul thrown in..... Muddy Waters- Rolling Stone Marvin Gaye: What's Going On Kinks- I'm Not Like Everyone Else Clash- I Fought The Law

Freudian keystroke? No, just trying to cook dinner, wash the dishes, post, and talk on the phone at the same time. Oh yeah, chewing gum also! Anybody up for Pasta E Fagioli?

Yeah I got the JJ sex a couple of months ago. Thought it was getting pretty ripe. How about Cooper/Holman/Rosolino? Woody Herman? Don't want to miss those.

So what's next to be relegated to "Running Low" status? Any guesses? I'm feelin' the need to make a purchase. Been eyeing the Horace Parlan set for years quite literally. Is this one in danger?

Let me give you a hint. Six letters, starts with a "C" and ends with a "S"

Can't believe no one has mentioned Joe Henderson & Kenny Dorham yet. A few more below... Clifford Brown & Max Roach Stanley Turrentine and Kenny Burrell Kenny Burrell & Jimmy Smith

Now's The Time Walk Don't Run

If you want to hear how a real pro does it, check out Sonny Rollins' The Cutting Edge. More specifically Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. Rufus Harley has the first solo on this one, a few minutes into the solo, Sonny decides he's had enough (that's what it sounds like anyway) and totally takes over. Really interesting to hear. Additionally, a very good Sonny album IMO.

How about Jimmy Raney on Parker 51? That one is fast (and melodic)!!!

Bought new tubes for my guitar amp today. Details below... Sovtek 5AR4 (Rectifier) Electro-Harmonix 6V6GT (Power) Electro-Harmonix 12AX7EH (Preamp) Electro-Harmonix 12AT7EH (Reverb Pre.)

Fly Me To The Moon!