To Beck and Back (Tribute to Jeff Beck)

Steve Morse (Author), Walter Trout (Author), Chris Duarte (Author), Warren Haynes (Author), Greg Howe (Author), Eric Johnson (Author), Mike Stern (Author), John Scofield (Author) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD
• ASIN: B001U5OOZG
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #895,105 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

An all-star cast of jazz, blues, and fusion guitarists gives Jeff Beck's catalog a whirl in this hourlong instrumental tribute to one of the U.K.'s finest six-stringers. The back line of drummers Simon Phillips and Vinnie Colaiuta, bassist Stu Hamm, keyboardist Mitchel Forman, and rhythm guitarist/producer Jeff Richman (who also solos on "El Becko") provides unifying glue to the proceedings. Not surprisingly, the ten-title track list concentrates on Beck's generally lyric-free fusion work that started with 1975's Blow by Blow. But an occasional foray into older material (John Scofield's drastically rearranged Yardbirds-era "Over Under Sideways Down" and Eric Johnson's take on "Beck's Bolero") gives it a bit of variety. Still, this is clearly geared toward shredders and readers of Guitar One magazine, who will likely eat up the finger speed and sound these acts are known for. The guitar shenanigans are impressive, although it's unlikely a novice would be able to tell contributors apart without a track list. For guitar technicians and students, just hearing the likes of Steve Morse, Eric Johnson, Mike Stern, and Greg Howe tear into Beck's classic tunes is enough to make even the most jaded player salivate.

1. Freeway Jam (Steve Morse)

2. Over Under Sideways Down (John Scofield)

3. Beck's Bolero (Eric Johnson)

4. Led Boots (Adam Rogers)

5. El Becko (Jeff Richman)

6. Diamond Dust (Mike Stern)

7. Pump (Warren Haynes)

8. Behind the Veil (Chris Duarte)

9. Blue Wind (Greg Howe)

10. Brush With the Blues (Walter Trout)