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amona...@bellsouth.net

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Apr 12, 2006, 9:57:11 PM4/12/06
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Hello,
I'm trying to find some good jazz guitar on the bluesy side. Any
suggestons? Something with some good rythym guitar and vocals would be
great. I really enjoy trying to play Ray Charles' blues songs on guitar
while singing.
Thanks, Audgen

amona...@bellsouth.net

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Apr 12, 2006, 11:16:26 PM4/12/06
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amona...@bellsouth.net

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Apr 12, 2006, 11:18:36 PM4/12/06
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RobSm

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Apr 13, 2006, 4:22:16 AM4/13/06
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Robben Ford is a good blues guitarist on the jazzy side...

RobSm

thu...@ix.netcom.com

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Apr 13, 2006, 7:46:50 AM4/13/06
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Duke Robillard is another jazz/blues guy.


Joe

Rob

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Apr 13, 2006, 9:57:37 AM4/13/06
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You could do no better than John Scofield's disc of Ray Charles' music:
That's What I Say. Hear samples:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009299KQ/sr=8-1/qid=1144936543/ref=pd_bbs_1/103-8941842-9422266?%5Fencoding=UTF8

Rob

cl...@claymoore.com

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Apr 13, 2006, 10:01:35 AM4/13/06
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Hi Audgen,

I like to think this is what I do....especially my later two CDs, "To A
Tee," and "Damelo!" But also most of the people I borrowed from were
coming from this angle as well - Wes Montgomery, Pat Martino, Howard
Roberts, Barney Kessel. Howard Roberts' records "Funky Guitar Player"
and "Dirty Guitar Player" (which I believe are sold as a twofer) are
great examples of a bluesy, funky jazz guitar style.

Other than these players a lot of my inspiration has been to listen to
the more "traditional" electric blues players and adapt the feel and
phrasing to playing over changes - Freddie King, Albert Collins, SRV,
etc. And you can't get much more fence straddling than T-Bone Walker,
who helped create the hybrid jump-blues style.

Another big influence for me has been the blues-based tenor players
such as Stanley Turrentine, Gene Ammons, and lately Arnett Cobb and
Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis. Hope this helps.

Clay Moore
http://www.claymoore.com

ott...@hotmail.com

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Apr 13, 2006, 10:04:14 AM4/13/06
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Kenny Burrell

Chip L

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Apr 13, 2006, 11:39:42 AM4/13/06
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More votes for Duke Robillard and Kenny Burrell

Duke's 'Swing' (1988) is fantastic. He's done a couple swing CD's Herb
Ellis.

timhelmen

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Apr 13, 2006, 2:56:45 PM4/13/06
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cl...@claymoore.com wrote:

> I like to think this is what I do....especially my later two CDs, "To A
> Tee," and "Damelo!"

Absolutely! I picked up Clay's three discs when he was running a
special a while back. I like them all.

But "To A Tee" really stands out for me. Funky mix of tunes, perfect
bass and drums backing (the drummer's sound and approach especially is
fun to hear).

And Clay's playing has got it all: great tone, great expressiveness
(dynamics, vibrato, bends), very tasty playing. He's got a lot of cool
ideas, but stays in the pocket and pulls off what he's shooting for.

It's a guitar trio thing throughout, basically the same sound
throughout (save a touch of tasteful chorus on a few tunes), but it
never gets old for me.

This quickly jumped to one of my very favorite guitar recordings.

And yes, I'd say it drips the bluesy thing you're looking for.

Tim Helmen
www.timhelmen.com

tomb...@jhu.edu

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Apr 13, 2006, 4:02:26 PM4/13/06
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How would you like to hear BB King playing jazz standards in an organ
band? I don't know of any such record, but if you like the idea, then
seek out "In A Jazz Tradition" by Eric Gale. Amazon.com is selling a
used copy for only $240. Let me know if you find a cheaper source,
because I've managed to lose my cherished cassette of this album.

Bob Agnew

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Apr 13, 2006, 5:58:16 PM4/13/06
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cl...@claymoore.com

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Apr 14, 2006, 7:57:59 PM4/14/06
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timhelmen wrote:

> Absolutely! I picked up Clay's three discs when he was running a
> special a while back. I like them all.
>
> But "To A Tee" really stands out for me. Funky mix of tunes, perfect
> bass and drums backing (the drummer's sound and approach especially is
> fun to hear).
>
> And Clay's playing has got it all: great tone, great expressiveness
> (dynamics, vibrato, bends), very tasty playing. He's got a lot of cool
> ideas, but stays in the pocket and pulls off what he's shooting for.
>
> It's a guitar trio thing throughout, basically the same sound
> throughout (save a touch of tasteful chorus on a few tunes), but it
> never gets old for me.
>
> This quickly jumped to one of my very favorite guitar recordings.
>
> And yes, I'd say it drips the bluesy thing you're looking for.

Hi Tim,

Thanks very much for these kind words. It's good to hear I'm reaching
folks with the vibe I'm striving for.

Clay Moore
http://www.claymoore.com

Greger Hoel

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Apr 17, 2006, 7:16:10 AM4/17/06
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On 13 Apr 2006 13:02:26 -0700, "tomb...@jhu.edu" <tomb...@jhu.edu>
wrote:

>How would you like to hear BB King playing jazz standards in an organ
>band? I don't know of any such record, but if you like the idea, then
>seek out "In A Jazz Tradition" by Eric Gale. Amazon.com is selling a
>used copy for only $240. Let me know if you find a cheaper source,
>because I've managed to lose my cherished cassette of this album.

Not exactly jazz standards, but BB released an album of Louis Jordan
tunes a few years ago.
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