New Project: Guitar Players

[AllenLowe]

because I'm out of my mind, as soon as I finally finish the blues project (probably 2 more weeks) I am going to write something like a "listener's guide to guitar."

I'm thinking it will go up to 1970 - with of course the usual suspects (whoever they are) - and of course I know about a lot of players already- would like to include all genres - and just to make sure I have not forgotten anyone, if you're in the mood, name a guitar player or two whom you think should be included-

allright, I'll start it out - Ikey Robinson and Ray Biondi -

Edited September 11, 2009 by AllenLowe

[Dan Gould]

Lafayette Thomas.

[AllenLowe]

who did he record with?

[Dan Gould]

who did he record with?

Lafayette "Thing" Thomas? I'm surprised you aren't familiar with him. Best known as a big part of Jimmy McCracklin's Blues Blasters and widely recognized as a major blues guitar influence on the west coast. Lots of appearances on Bob Geddins' labels, as well as a couple of the Bluesville releases.

Found this discography at Blindman's.

[ep1str0phy]

Phillip Tabane. One of the great South African guitar players and active prior to 1970 (trying to fit your criteria):

I know that he has some albums (not readily available) going as far back as 1964--you may have to dig, though.

[Aggie87]

Are you aware of the "Progression: 100 Years of Jazz Guitar" box set that is only 4 years old? Despite its title, it doesn't stick solely to jazz, but touches on rock, western swing, and other areas.

Edited September 11, 2009 by Aggie87

[AllenLowe]

thanks, yes,I know that box -

I seem to have been asleep on Lafayette Thomas, however. Thanks, Dan, I think there's a Geddins box on JSP - I wonder if it's got some of that on it -

Edited September 11, 2009 by AllenLowe

[Dan Gould]

I just sent you an email, Allen.

[jazzbo]

Everett Barksdale

[felser]

I just sent you an email, Allen.

John Renbourn/Bert Jansch, Roger McGuinn.

[AllenLowe]

thanks, Dan, got the email.

Ruff Ruff - I'm Barking for Barksdale -

Jansch/McGuinn/Renbourn noted.

[jeffcrom]

I know you're going to get a million great suggestions, but think about some early Ike Turner.

[Dan Gould]

Probably too derivative of T-Bone, but I likes me some Anson Funderburgh.

Ronnie Earl has an interesting blend of blues and jazz.

[AllenLowe]

more good stuff, thanks - and Jeff, I'm a big fan of Ike (musically, anyway), who was a great guitarist (he'll be on the blues set, too) - he plays especially well on the Sue recordings -

[jazzbo]

Allen Reuss

[kenny weir]

Snooks Eaglin (although IIRC there is very little, if anything, that reflects the gigs I saw in New Orleans through the '80s and '90s with George Porter Jr recorded by Snooks pre-1970).

Jerry Garcia

Bob Dunn

Jimmy Martin

Merle Travis

Floyd Tillman

Roy Nichols

Pee Wee Crayton

Danny Barker

Toy Caldwell

Mac Gayden

Hop Wilson

[lipi]

allright, I'll start it out - Ikey Robinson and Ray Biondi -

I only knew of Ikey Robinson as a banjo player. What did he play guitar on? If you're also looking for banjo players, then Danny Barker is a nice one.

How big is this guide going to be? The obvious ones (Django, Aleman, Lang, Christian, Green, Grimes, Clapton, Hendrix, Segovia, ...depending on how far outside of jazz/blues you're gonna go) are a huge chunk just by themselves! Is this going to be the size of That Devilin' Tune?

Anyway: I guess you're looking for less obvious choices, so I'll mention Ton van Bergeijk. I loved the track Durium put on his BFT a few months ago.

[Free For All]

Lenny Breau

[AllenLowe]

actually Ikey played tenor guitar as well - and maybe I'll mesh all plectrums together - or at least the ones who play solo lines.

[king ubu]

Might be nice to have some of the "backing" players there as well...

Freddie Green (of course!)

Al Hendrickson

there's someone else I forgot about right now (would be on your list anyway I assume)

George van Eps

Robbie Robertson - or is that too far removed?

Curtis Mayfield

[Teasing the Korean]

Allen, I ask this with all due respect:

Given your previous projects, why devote time and energy to the most overused, over-hyped, and cliched instrument on the planet?

I'm not knocking the guitar, so guitarists, please don't beat me up; It's just that the rock era has ruined the guitar in so many ways, it is so overused, and no one can envision any sort of ensemble without a guitar anymore.

That said, if you proceed with this, you HAVE to include Joao Gilberto.

[brownie]

Teddy Bunn !

[king ubu]

That said, if you proceed with this, you HAVE to include Joao Gilberto.

and Baden Powell!

And what's that guy, he's got an early Blue Note session, Josh White? Guitar + whistling... I think I've only heard one tune (on that Dan Morgenstern-produced "Hot Jazz on Blue Note" box set).

[Van Basten II]

Has Danny Gatton been mentionned yet ?

[Van Basten II]

Allen, I ask this with all due respect:

Given your previous projects, why devote time and energy to the most overused, over-hyped, and cliched instrument on the planet?

I'm not knocking the guitar, so guitarists, please don't beat me up; It's just that the rock era has ruined the guitar in so many ways, it is so overused, and no one can envision any sort of ensemble without a guitar anymore.

That said, if you proceed with this, you HAVE to include Joao Gilberto.

Although, i still will encourage Allen to keep on with his project, your feelings about guitar music are similar to mine. One of the reasons i got into jazz was to get away from the guitar sound that is way too omnipresent in popular and rock music.