Mark Elf - New York Cats

Styles: Guitar Jazz
Year: 1998
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 64:49
Size: 148,7 MB
Art: Front

(5:03)  1. Brownie Speaks
(6:41)  2. Blues In The Night
(2:34)  3. From This Moment On
(4:41)  4. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
(4:59)  5. No More Blues
(6:50)  6. The Conflict
(6:52)  7. Stompin' At The Savoy
(5:35)  8. Heartfelt
(7:45)  9. Walker's Walk
(5:07) 10. Pemble's Tremble
(2:51) 11. Lady Be Good
(5:46) 12. Blues For Jenny

Lovers of mainstream jazz guitar will go crazy for this one! Elf has a sturdy, straight-ahead tone that recalls jazz guitar masters Jim Hall, Wes Montgomery and Pat Martino. The tunes are a lively mix of jazz standards/classics and originals. There's a sense of unhurried forward-motion to this set; it's relaxed without being "sleepy." 

The nimble bass and swinging drums compliment Elf's playing to perfection. Elf is a player who can dazzle with a barrage of long phrases, then tease you with one or two well-placed notes. No new ground broken here--just fine, end-of-the-day relaxation-jazz with considerable substance. 

http://www.allmusic.com/album/new-york-cats-mw0000047718

Personnel: Mark Elf (guitar, chimes, sound effects); Jay Leonhart (bass); Dennis Mackrel (drums, shaker); Kevin Burrell (percussion).

New York Cats

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