January 2010
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Lenny Breau with Dave Young, Live at Bourbon St. Breau plays the guitar like a pianist, with the ability to comp and walk basslines for himself. His playing is constantly changing throughout the solo, building interest throughout the tunes. Breau’s tone is clear and full. What attracts me to this record is Young’s bass work. His time feel is comfortable, and his tone sounds natural....
My Top 10 Records of 2009.
I just contributed this for an online, community Top 10 of 2009 for the Columbia FreeTimes.
10. “Mostly Coltrane” - Steve Kuhn Trio featuring Joe Lovano Steve Kuhn (original pianist with John Coltrane influential quartet, prior to McCoy Tyner’s stint with the group) leads his trio and saxophone heavy-weight Joe Lovano through fine renditions of the saxophone legends...
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Watchskobos:
rode to chattanooga with jimmy. long drives aren’t bad with good friends.
If only I had footage of her camera malfunction-induced freakout…