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Don Ross Louder Than Usual

Don Ross Louder Than Usual

Acoustic finger style guitar with... Full band? Horns? 11-minute songs? Don Ross singing? Yes! Earlier this year, fingerstyle guitarist Don Ross released an album with full band, titled "Don Ross Louder Than Usual". And it's really good. I will go so far as to say that

Greg Diamond Releases "Musings & Origins", Solo Acoustic Album

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Greg Diamond Releases "Musings & Origins", Solo Acoustic Album

Greg Diamond released his fourth album, "Musings & Origins - Solo Acoustic", in September on Chasm Records. Recorded all on a Collings OM2H - T Series guitar, the album joins latin and jazz flavors into thirteen original compositions. Diamond is an expert finger style player - his clear,

Album Review: Duo Alterity

Album Review: Duo Alterity

Up and coming classical guitar/flute duo, Duo Alterity, released their first album this year - the self-titled Duo Alterity. The album is a warm, organic collection of contemporary compositions. The pieces are performed flawlessly by Allison Hughes (flute) and Joseph Van Doran (classical guitar). While the classical chamber repertoire

Album Review: "Traction Control" by Vanya Merc

Album Review: "Traction Control" by Vanya Merc

Traction Control Vanya Merc (2019) In contradiction of the contents of this album, I will offer a review that is as pithy as possible: This album is fast. This album is electric. And this album is FUN! In all seriousness, Vanya Merc's new album, "Traction Control"

Album Review: PSALM by Dan Arcamone

Album Review: PSALM by Dan Arcamone

Dan Arcamone just released his new jazz album, PSALM - a trio collaboration with Panagiotis Andreou on bass, Steve Pruitt on drums, and Arcamone taking care of guitar and compositions. The album is inspired by John Coltrane's iconic four-part album, A Love Supreme. Arcamone describe's it

Album Review: "Folding Space" by Spencer Elliott

Album Review: "Folding Space" by Spencer Elliott

Folding Space is Spencer Elliott’s third release with Candyrat Records and this newest effort displays his continuing growth as a composer and showcases his focus on instrumental story-telling.

Album Review: "Portrait" by Tal Arditi

Album Review: "Portrait" by Tal Arditi

Tal Arditi will comfort you and challenge you. His use of traditional jazz forms, his inherent groove, and clean guitar playing will keep you nodding along. But his alternate time signatures, extended forms, and tonal choices will keep your brain on the edge of it's seat. Tal Arditi

Top 6 Fingerstyle Guitar Christmas Albums

Top 6 Fingerstyle Guitar Christmas Albums

The classic melodies of Christmas music are just crying out for some acoustic fingerstyle arrangement. So here are six great albums that hit the spot, from fingerstyle greats like Tommy Emmanuel and Lawrence Juber. The arrangements vary - from full band with Chet Atkins, to the strippped down, grooving acoustic

Album Review: Classical Guitar In America by Randy Hathaway

Album Review: Classical Guitar In America by Randy Hathaway

In my mind, Randy Hathaway's "Classical Guitar In America" feels like an Opus. With a capitol "O". An artistic work on a large scale. It's serious, it's broad, it meticulous. And it's a joy to know that there