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共7首歌曲
by Ken Dryden
Martin Taylor's star rose considerably during the 1990s with a flurry of recording activity as a leader, especially dates such this one from the series he did for the Scottish label Linn. With a rhythm section of pianist David Newton, bassist Brian Shiels, and drummer John Rae, the guitarist's program is wide-ranging and has some surprises. Taylor wrote a pair of originals: The opener, &73 Berkeley Street,& at first gives the impression of being a groove tune until the quartet launches into a brisk bop setting, and his &Angel's Camp& has a rhythm & blues flavor with a touch of gospel. Country great Eddy Arnold's &You Don't Know Me& has been covered by a few jazz musicians, but Taylor's bluesy guitar and Newton's soulful piano make this extended performance a treat. Taylor overdubbed a second guitar on his otherwise unaccompanied treatment of Ike Isaacs' snappy &After Hours,& and he's truly solo on a soft lyrical take of Hoagy Carmichael's timeless &I Get Along Without You Very Well.& This recommended CD is well worth acquiring.