Larry Coryell - The Dragon Gate

Styles: Guitar Jazz
Year: 1989
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 43:23
Size: 101,2 MB
Art: Front

(3:42)  1. The Dragon Gate
(3:00)  2. Giant Steps
(3:43)  3. Sunset On Soweto
(4:11)  4. West Coast Blues
(4:38)  5. Molly's Lament
(4:41)  6. Back Bay Blues
(3:45)  7. And She Loved Him
(7:21)  8. Bottleneck Blackout
(3:24)  9. Things Ain't What They Used To Be
(4:52) 10. Snow Prince

This is a strong jazz-oriented date that features Larry Coryell exclusively on acoustic guitar, playing two standard blues unaccompanied, using one or two overdubs on six other tracks and performing a pair of duets with fellow guitarist Stefan Grossman. The music covers a bit of ground from a superior version of "Giant Steps" and tributes to Wes Montgomery and Duke Ellington to some introspective originals, one of which hints at Bob Dylan. The original LP issue also includes a 16-page pamphlet with transcriptions (for guitar) of each of the melodies except "Giant Steps." Recommended, especially to guitarists and those who primarily associate Larry Coryell with fusion. ~ Scott Yanow https://www.allmusic.com/album/dragon-gate-mw0000654926

The Dragon Gate

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