Guitar Reviews by Randy Hano

1. The Hellecasters ·
   This website is great. It allows anyone interested in these three great guitar players to acquire recordings that are not normally available at your local music store. Also a listing of upcoming performances are listed so you can see them as th...(more)
   Musicians: Musician Websites · Posted: 4/17/2001 by Randy Hano (12046)
   
2. Untitled Island by Ray Flacke ·
   The album ventures into many blends of musical styles and is a real treat for guitar players.<br/><br/>It begins with Rays flamboyant country/bluegrass guitar licks on Squeeze the Weasel and is revisited on a Chet Atkins fave Main Street Breakdo...(more)
   Recordings: Other · Posted: 5/15/2001 by Randy Hano (12046)
   
3. Toolin Around by Arlen Roth ·
   Arlen gathers an all-star cast of musical pals for this recording. He must have told them to just let go for it because each seasoned player completely tears up the cuts that they appear on.<br/><br/>Talents such as Albert Lee swap solos on an A...(more)
   Recordings: Other · Posted: 5/15/2001 by Randy Hano (12046)
   
4. The Real Book ·
   This book is necessary for many of the jazz standards that are played. It is difficult to find, but when you find it, it is a wealth of information. No matter what level or style you play - find one. You may not use it now but you will eventuall...(more)
   Books/Tab: Jazz · Posted: 5/25/2001 by Randy Hano (12046)
   
5. Danny Gatton Web Site ·
   I love this site! General information on Danny's history, friends, gear and recordings highlight this website. There are some movie pegs that are from the Austin City Limits broadcast including the great beer bottle stunt. Truly an amazing playe...(more)
   Musicians: Musician Websites · Posted: 5/27/2001 by Randy Hano (12046)
   
6. The Swinging Guitar Of Tal Farlow by Tal Farlow ·
   This is an excellent recording recorded in 1956. It consists of guitar, piano and bass. I love the drummerless format because it causes the musicians to interact more as on this recording. Kudos goes out to "You Stepped Out of a Dream". Tal, Edd...(more)
   Recordings: Jazz · Posted: 6/9/2001 by Randy Hano (12046)
   
7. Carnival '99 by String Cheese Incident ·
   A buddy of mine turned me onto this band and I am glad he did. I had to put this review in the "Other" catagory 'cause this band plays it all. From the "Meters - Hey Pocky Way" to "Paul Desmond's - Take Five", "Wayne Shorter's - Footprints" and ...(more)
   Recordings: Other · Posted: 6/9/2001 by Randy Hano (12046)
   
8. In Concert 9/9/94 by Danny Gatton ·
   What can I say about Danny that hasn't already been said. The only difference is that on this recording he's doing it as a trio. The CD has 9 songs starting with Sonny Rollin's - Honeymoon for Two and ending with the classic "Orange Blossum Medl...(more)
   Recordings: Other · Posted: 6/9/2001 by Randy Hano (12046)
   
9. Rhythm Of The Soul by Dave Weckl ·
   Dave Weckl returns to Acoustic Drums and instead of making a drum dominant album, he makes an album that grooves like you never ever heard it. Both Weckl and Jay Oliver composed the 11 tunes on this recording ranging from blues shuffles to New O...(more)
   Recordings: Jazz · Posted: 6/9/2001 by Randy Hano (12046)
   
10. The Jazz Language by Dan Haerle ·
    This book is a text covering two semesters of Jazz Fundamentals at North Texas State. It is concurrently studied with tradional harmony.<br/><br/>The book is laid out nicely starting with intervals, chords and scales. Chord construction, voicing...(more)
    Books/Tab: Theory/Fundamentals · Posted: 6/9/2001 by Randy Hano (12046)
    
11. Kid Ramos by David "Kid" Ramos ·
    Great follow up to his first CD - "Two Hands, Two Hearts" especially with an allstar backing cast. He features the great lead man from the "Fabulous Thunderbirds" - Kim Wilson on the opening cut "Dead Love". Los Lobos' Cesar Rojas sings with con...(more)
    Recordings: Blues · Posted: 6/11/2001 by Randy Hano (12046)
    
12. Pulse by Pink Floyd ·
    A must for the Floyd fan! Highlights are listening to "Darkside of the Moon" album recreated. Wooo! David Gilmour plays his guitar with great passion and tone for dayz while Richard Wright supports with those mystical keyboards that makeup that ...(more)
    Recordings: Rock/Pop · Posted: 6/11/2001 by Randy Hano (12046)
    
13. Portraits by Danny Gatton ·
    A nice collection of music that Danny recorded over a 12 year period. He shines it up on the Charlie Christian classic "7 come 11" and Vince Guraldi's - "Linus and Lucy". Orange Blossom Medley closes this collection of opus's and ususally follow...(more)
    Recordings: Other · Posted: 6/21/2001 by Randy Hano (12046)
    
14. Lookout by Rick Holmstrom ·
    This is a collection of tunes mostly written by Rick. It bgins with "Hit It" which earns many points with me hearing that nasty guitar being doubled by a bari-sax for melody. Johnny Dyer's harp is great in the duet with Rick on "A good one". The...(more)
    Recordings: Blues · Posted: 6/21/2001 by Randy Hano (12046)
    
15. American Music by Danny Gatton ·
    Danny Gatton's first recording already shows that this legendary guitar player was miles ahead of his time. Playing styles of Rockabilly, Blues, Country, Jazz, Funk and R&B set the tone for many great recordings to come from this great artist. T...(more)
    Recordings: Other · Posted: 6/23/2001 by Randy Hano (12046)
    
16. Redneck Jazz Explosion by Danny Gatton ·
    This recording is just filled with pure energy. It is just amazing how one man be so accomplished in many styles and play them as the expert he is. This Danny recording was recorded live in 1978 at the Cellar Door in Washington and has the legen...(more)
    Recordings: Other · Posted: 6/23/2001 by Randy Hano (12046)
    
17. Cruisin' Dueces by Danny Gatton ·
    Danny's sophmore release for this label features some of the greatest unknown players for support. Shannon Ford grooves on the drums while long time bassist John Previti holds the bottom on the opening cut "Funhouse". And through out the album B...(more)
    Recordings: Other · Posted: 6/26/2001 by Randy Hano (12046)
    
18. 88 Elmira St. by Danny Gatton ·
    This is the one. I was blessed to see the Danny Gatton Band on their first west coast appearance and I was not let down! The band (which is the same cast on this album) opened live and on this CD with "Funky Mama". It truly is amazing to see him...(more)
    Recordings: Other · Posted: 6/26/2001 by Randy Hano (12046)
    
19. Redneck Jazz by Danny Gatton ·
    This is a fun album. Originally released in 1978 and rereleased in 1991 this album is fire engine burning red with licks, tricks and phrasing that never stops. The highly combustable "Rock Candy" is just that. The album appropriately dubbed "Red...(more)
    Recordings: Other · Posted: 6/26/2001 by Randy Hano (12046)
    
20. Unfinished Business by Danny Gatton ·
    This is the album that did it for me. Danny opens with the standard "Cherokee" and it burns. Just listen to the cut and you know his influence Les Paul would be proud. On "Nit Pickin" Danny takes you through an opus filled with styles ranging fr...(more)
    Recordings: Other · Posted: 6/26/2001 by Randy Hano (12046)