Ben Monder - Excavation (2000)

“At once static and mercurial, Ben Monder's emotional and technical scope is a must-hear for guitar aficionados and modern jazz fans alike. "Mistral," EXCAVATION's opening track, is a solo guitar tour de force, clocking in at a generous nine minutes. With influences ranging from flamenco to the cosmic bluegrass stylings of John Fahey, here Monder summons up a rich, dense sonic landscape. ”