This is
one of the most spectacular collections of high-quality, virtuoso
acoustic guitar playing ever released. With Larry Coryell, the soul of
the music NEVER gets lost in the technique and there is no better
demonstration of Coryell at his best than this record. Coryell's
musicianship, at this point in his career, was at an extremely high
level and some of these tunes may take some extra listening to fully
appreciate; but once you get used to them, you can't get enough.
The
legendary versions of "Something for Wolfgang Amadeus," (first published
in Guitar Player in the '70s) and "Improvisation on Bolero" are here,
as well as "Elegancia Del Sol," Larry's sensational tribute to
flamenco-master Paco De Lucia, the gorgeous French impressionist
meditation "La Pluie," the Django Reinhardt style "Waltz No.6," and a
whole bunch of fantastic blues and rock inspired pieces. There's also
Brian Keane's "A Piece for Larry," (which Larry himself found too
difficult to play) one of the most complicated and beautiful acoustic
guitar pieces I've ever heard.
If you're a fan of great guitar
playing and don't already own this CD, you are suffering a SERIOUS lack;
hurry up and buy this right now before your musical tastes atrophy.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Larry is
truly an underated jazz giant. Saw him recently and Bolero on six string
solo was truly amazing. Bolero is a virtuoso masterpiece.
When I
asked Larry Coryell what CD "Bolero" was on after his blistering set at
the Tin Angel in Philadelphia he looked slightly perturbed by my
question and answered "Bolero." I ordered the CD based on the
performance of that one piece. The Bolero I heard that night was a
little different than the one on the CD. It had a distinctly Indian
flavor as if had been filtered through a Pakistani deli. I was blown
away by the piece in concert and waited with baited breath for the CD to
arrive. I was not disappointed. "Bolero" is arguably the finest
collection of virtuoso acoustic guitar wizardry I have ever heard.
Stylistically the CD veers between classical, jazz, flamenco and fusion
with elements of rock. Despite this melting pot of influences, all the
tracks mesh together seamlessly. The spirit of the music is positive,
warm, upbeat and blissful. It would be the perfect CD to listen to
while sitting on a beach watching the waves roll in. It gets played
more than most of the CDS in my collection of over 600. I recommend it
highly!
If you
like acoustic guitar playing of the highest caliber, look no further.
You've never heard playing like this...everything is played only as good
as it has to be and left to breath. From flamenco influenced burners
like "Elegancia del Sol" to wonderfully eccentric classical
improvisations, everything on this record is a connoisseur's special
yet accessible to all who can hear.
Among the most flexible of jazz guitarists, Larry Coryell performs ten unaccompanied and largely acoustic solos and plays four duets with fellow guitarist Brian Keane
(who has "A Piece for Larry" to himself). The intimate selections often
come across as improvised classical music (although all but a couple of
Ravel themes were composed by one of the two guitarists), with Coryell
emphasizing the beauty of his tone and the melodic side of his style.
This CD reissue was originally issued by the German String label.
Track Listings
1. Improvisation On 'Bolero'
2. Nothing Is Forever
3. Something For Wolfgang Amadeus
4. Prld from 'Tombeau De Couperin'
5. Elegancia Del Sol
6. Fancy Frogs
7. 6 Watch Hill Road
8. Blues In Madrid
9. Motel Time
10. At The Airport
11. Brazilla
12. A Piece For Larry
13. La Pluie
14. Waltz No.6
15. Patty's Song
Personnel:
Larry Coryell - Guitar
Brian Keane - Guitar
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