ok so last night a Facebook friend, neighbor and owner of a very cute bulldog Michael Binnachio got to meet one of his heroes guitarist Johnny Hiland and listening to Johnny’s CD last night he is amazing. So tonight I decided to listen to an album that I haven’t listened to in a while but when I do I am in awe! The album is the 2001 release by Cincinnati guitarist Scotty Anderson. The album is titled Triple Stop and it is full of diverse and amazing guitar tracks! Anderson is one of the fastest pickers I have ever heard and from the opening track “Devilsh Mary” through “Boog’s Boogie”, and the jazzy “Artistry in Rhythm”, “Grabbit” and “Nutville” both with some nice vibes, this album is just flat out good! There are some good reviews at Amazon.com and another one at About.com: Guitar and the later review can tell you more about the intricacies of Scotty’s playing, at least more than my wow! From the Guitar Nine Records website:
Jim Hilmar of Vintage Guitar Magazine writes, “Exceptionally eclectic musical tastes, jaw-dropping technique, terrific tone and musical abilities most of us can only dream of having. Scotty Anderson has all of these qualities and then some. Scotty has explored rock and roll, blues and rhythm and blues, mastered country pickin’ and dipped into some serious jazz, developing his own terrific version of country-jazz. Triple Stop features material from Stan Kenton, Horace Silver, the public domain as well as some great original Anderson numbers (“Boog’s Boogie”, “Grabbit”). “Grabbit” is in the bluegrass/jazz vein (complete with vibes) and features a very tricky head and driving pace, while “Boog’s Boogie” is a real ‘forehead slapper’ complete with a bebop intro, killer boogie licks, great jazz lines, too-hip country pickin’ and plenty of energy and drive.” Triple Stop is an attention grabber from the beginning – and never lets up
Well, the last track “Love Me Tender” just ended and I do think that I am gong to put this CD on the mp3 player. It will be great for both work when I need something with no words and also for running when I need that fast pace to keep me going!! So if you’ve never heard Scotty play check him out!!
This is a performance of Boog’s Boogie” at a Chet Atkins Appreciation Society concert!
