Various Artists - Legends of Jazz Guitar Vol.3 (2002) [Repost]

The guitar's odyssey in jazz is presented afresh in Vestapol's third compilation of prime performances from six of the idiom's movers and shakers, captured live between 1964 and 1987. These men are among the most exemplary band members to choose the guitar as their means of expression. The initial inspiration for most of them was Charlie Christian, who blazed trails jazz guitarists still tread a half century later. Christian swung in the direction of bop, and his disciples (foremost among whom are seen here) boldly carried the guitar into that next phase of jazz. Aside from their fervor for the potential of the guitar in the evolution of jazz, many of these artists have similar backgrounds: Southern or Southwestern, and of roughly the same generation. But their individuality is abundantly clear in performances ranging from meditative ballads to speed-of-sound boppers. Underlying it all is an exhilarating sense of triumph over that apparent oxymoron, jazz guitar. Having proven that the guitar is indeed a first rate medium for jazz expression, these artists confidently address other contradictions, ones involving evolution within a well-grounded tradition. They're serious about their business, but you can see them having fun with it, too.

Artists:
- Charlie Byrd
- Herb Ellis
- Jim Hall
- Barney Kessel
- Pat Martino


Tracklist:
01. Jim Hall: I'm Getting Sentimental Over You [5:07]
02. Barney Kessel: Medley: Manha de Carnaval & Samba de Orfeu [4:26]
03. Tal Farlow: Fascinating Rhythm [3:46]
04. Barney Kessel & Herb Ellis: Oh! Lady Be Good [4:43]
05. Jim Hall: My Funny Valentine [12:04]
06. Pat Martino: Do You Have a Name [7:50]
07. Barney Kessel & Herb Ellis: Flintstones Theme [4:38]
08. Jim Hall: Valse Hot [11:24]
09. Barney Kessel, Herb Ellis & Charlie Byrd: Medley: Nuages, Goin' Out of My Head & Flying Home [8:33]


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- Direct Scene Access
- Interactive Menu