Earthquake at the Avalon [LIVE]

Larry Coryell (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 10, 2009)
• Original Release Date: March 10, 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Live
• Label: Inakustik
• ASIN: B001O2ZW0Q
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #78,237 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Coryell Plays With Fire ! or Larry Rocks Out Bigtime!, May 13, 2009

By	Vibrolux45 (Xiamen,China) - See all my reviews

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Well I never thought I would hear a cd the likes of this coming from Larry now...I am a big fan of Larry's work in his early days..."Barefoot Boy " as well as "Live at the Village Gate " are my two all time favorite Larry Coryell albums. Also in fact are on my list of my 10 favorite albums period!Yes they are that good! Larry in his early twenties with his big Gibson and big glasses was one hot player when really just starting out and originating the music which is heard to this day ( in the right places )

Oh what a great thing it is to hear Larry's tone on the first song " The Opening " a fabulous tune with Larry's masterful use of the wah-wah which he used for several of his killer tunes in the early seventies...his wah -wah work here was perfect and so glad to hear Larry whipping out with his version of Hendrix influenced playing ( Hendrix had just passed away when he released " at the Village Gate and Barefoot Boy" and I believe Larry was tipping his hat to Jimi.....

I will bring to an end this review to say that my favorite tunes on the new cd " Earthquake at the Avalon " are 1.) The Opening 2.) Slow Blues 3.) Morning Sickness 4.) The Real Great Escape and finally the killer closing tune " The Dragon Gate " wow so great to hear the music again and along with Larrys son Julian ( a fine player and son )who's help with the event and the cd is a huge present for any fans of Larrys early work and or of just well played guitar music!

Larry is one of the finest players ever if not the finest period!The only other player who is in his league would be of course John McLaughlin and how I wish John would get out his Les Paul Custom and he and Larry could play some really rocking tunes....I think a Larry and John live lp would be great...but no Shakti type tunes but pure hard rock...
Well the bottom line is BUY THIS CD as it is HOT and Larry you are the man!
Get out get this cd it is a keeper!

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars What's Going On Larry?, August 27, 2009

By	Squirreldawg (Jackson, MS) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Earthquake At The Avalon (MP3 Download)

I'm a big Larry Coryell fan and I usually buy what ever he releases regardless but I have to say that I'm a bit disappointed in the last couple of releases including this one. I'm not saying that I wish that he would put out more stuff like his glory days of the 70's. This release just finds him sounding tired to my ears.

If you want to hear modern Larry Coryell that really burns with passion, check out Cause and Effect or Count's Jam Band. Both of those releases have great energy and the passion is everywhere. Maybe Larry just needs to make more records with drummer Steve Smith.