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Double Up

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This CD just burns. Bill Connors had been around a long time, playng with Chick Corea ( he was Chicks first guitarist)and Stanley Clarke. This CD is nothing like the Chick Corea stuff. Many people compare his style to Allan Holdsworth, and there are some similarities, but there are also many differences. What is similar are the chord structure that they both use. As far as soloing goes, I think that Allan is much more creative , but Bill is still pretty darn good. The supporting musicians are what make the CD so good. Kim Plainfield is just an awesome powerhouse drummer and that really keeps the music flowing. I have several of Bill Connors albums and I would have to say that this one is my favorite with Step it and Assembler right behind. If you love instrumental jazz/fusion, you are going to love Bill Connors.

Yeah, all the reviewers got it right. This is a fusion classic, simply great playing and quirky, memorable compositions. Bill Connors is not just a finger-busting fretboard speedfreak, he is an intelligent, melodic improviser with amazing technique. Bill Connors plays all parts here, harmony, melody and solo, supported by a rock-solid rhythm section.

I would never guess at what he was capable of while with Return to Forever, not having heard his later work, like this album. It's hard to compare him against Al DiMeola, but I'd say he has a more versatile and robust technique, and an ear for melody. Definitely a must in any fusion collection.

This is by far my favorite release from Bill Connors. If you are into fusion and jazz-like rock..that combined with Bill's mind blowing technical prowess on the guitar, well there's simply no better than Mr. Connors and "Double Up"

Excellent fusion album. If you like Al Di, Allan Holdsworth and Frank Gambale. You will like this Bill Connors what an under rated guitar player.

'Double Up' by Bill Connors may be a FEW years old, but I believe it is some of the best guitar fusion out there. Yes, it does have an Allen Holdsworth sound to it, but Bill does have his own voice and perhaps he does hat tip to Mr. Holdsworth. We don't live in a vacuum, so we are influenced by a lot of what we hear. There isn't any neo-classical shredding on this, although one could argue that there is a lot of tasty progressive fusion in the mix. Nothing wrong with that. I still enjoy my shred but I also like to indulged on the other side of the buffet table and Bill fits the 'bill'.

Thumbs up on this one!

In response to a previous reviewer, Bill Connors does NOT sound like Allan Holdsworth. I suppose if you have a completely uneducated ear there is a similarity in their legato approach. Both guitarists love Coltrane and strive for a horn-like feel in their lead playing. Enjoy them both for their stunningly unique and creative voices.

This music and Bill's guitar playing sound too much like Allan Holdsworth. In fact it sounds exactly like Allan Holdsworth. Don't get me wrong, I love that sound, but it seems kinda odd that an established guitarist would want to sound just like somebody else. Enough of that. This cd is full of great music and should be appreciated by all those who love great guitar.