There are many fine guitarists I find as I surf the web for
likely musicians to review on this blog. I like to have at least ten selections
with most of them live performances in order to make the review worthwhile and
give the reader a good picture of the musician’s style. But quite often, I run
across very talented guitarists for whom only two or three recordings are
available. So tonight, I’m presenting a cornucopia of a number of talented
musicians with a limited presence on YouTube. I’ll leave it up to the reader to
pursue any favorites for further investigation.
Not all of them are unknowns. Danny Gatton was heralded as a
master of the Telecaster until he took his life some years ago. I first heard
Bill Connors when he emerged on the scene with Chick Corea in the original
Return to Forever group. Connors actually has quite a few recordings, but not
many live performances. I have a sentimental favorite in Frank Portolese, one
of Chicago’s finest jazz guitarists. Frank and I played together through our
college years and he played at my wedding.
The styles are diverse, stretching from celtic to jazz to
blues. Hope you find something you like. Enjoy!
Tony McManus
Goodbye Pork Pie Hat: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqphR8wgWtY&feature=relmfu
Celtic Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unFIeE7VZgw
Julian Kleiss
Spirited Chameleon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxUmhSVVq34
Living Under Water: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hcl87ZSGfB4
Mike Dawes
Frank Portolese
St. Louis Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EltYqjD6fM
All the things you are: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XutUdjt_cI
Roman Miroshnichenko
Mark Sganga
Pete Barrenger
Travis Vega
Eastside Story: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLRHHa0fJIw
Club Street: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TemDRnrEWZ4
Bill Connors
Floor to floor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k38--kFO2E&feature=related
Add Eleven: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4S8Gt8-95dA
Danny Gatton
Redneck Blues: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxZpE9DQM3A
D.R. Auten
Runaway Train: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DFo4Zx1p5M
Paul Brett
Double Trouble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIfxfAhjNCw&feature=related
Rick Ruskin
Me and the devil blues: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u782y2pq4Rg&feature=related
Ain’t misbehaving: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYUCWhVtNuU&feature=related
Tim Sparks
I’ll fly away: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-be8E6od4ao
Mississippi Blues: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uis3gZ2mraw
With
the diversity of musical styles represented by these guitarists, I thought I’d
pair them with a “best buy” that should be widely available. The 2007 Campo
Viejo Tempranillo Rioja ($10.00) is a blend of 85% Tempranillo, 10% Graciano, and 5% Mazuelo. The wine is garnet red with
sweet aromas of cherry, raspberry, and vanilla. The palate follows with cherry,
blackberry, caramel, peppery herbs, and soft tannins. This is a smooth drinking
wine that pairs well with food or works fine on its own. For $10.00, it’s a bargain
and a great alternative to that six-pack of beer you planned on consuming during
the football games this week end. Plus, it’s heart healthy. Skip the half time
shows and sip a glass of Campo Viejo Tempranillo Rioja while you listen to some
very fine guitarists.
Cheers!
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