Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London, Don't Fret! launchedMartin Taylor's remarkable recording career and signature style.Originally released in 1990, Don't Fret! has been re-issued as part ofLinn's ECHO series which offers a second chance to enjoy the best ofthe label's award-winning catalogue.The musicians' highly developed degree of unity achieves a finelytunedsense of give and take that infuses the music with a perfectlyproportioned ebb and flow, utilising trio, duo and solo formats.Martin Taylor's fingerstyle guitar playing breathes new life into theJerome Kern standard, 'I'm Old Fashioned', whilst Cole Porter'sclassic, 'I Love You', benefits from the attention paid to it by Taylor,Green and Ganley.The foursome deliver contemplative explorations of 'Blue In Green'and 'Moonlight In Vermont', a fusion tinted Latin framed 'Mugavero'and a loose airy groove on Oscar Pettiford's seldom heard 'LaverneWalk'.To close, guitar and piano imbue Newton's 'You Know It's True' withall the tenderness this lovely song deserves.
G**S
Phenomenal
Martin Taylor is the modern day George Van Eps, Lenny Breau and Joe Pass all rolled up into one hugely masterful guitarist. I don’t know of another guitarist who plays in this style who produces the tonal perfection of Martin Taylor. This is the product of incredible inate talent, countless hours of practice and decades of playing with equally talented musicians worldwide. Absolutely one of histories greatest.
B**8
Great Jazz Cd
Great jazz cd, brings a distinctive sound to jazz. I would recommend this cd to anyone who enjoys jazz guitar.
P**N
Music that creates a beautiful ambience
I purchased this CD after seeing Martin perform at the Gold Coast about 6 years ago. This CD has remained one of my favourite Jazz CD's.When you want to create a romantic ambience with some beautiful, smooth and sensual guitar playing - then this is the CD to play.
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