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Live at Jazz Standard 1

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I've been following Malone for a few years, have the studio discs (including the stellar Benny Green duo albums), and seen him live twice. He's indescribably talented, but also is cursed by a tone and "sweetness" that some outsiders might judge as old-fashioned in an "elevator music" style. In his studio discs he makes up for this with brilliance in all styles, from ballads to dynamic funk. The live at Jazz Standard disc collects what seems to be his middle-of-the-road songs that don't show off alot of dynamism or chops (except the last track, which seems included only because of the novelty of him playing "dirty blues"). The songs are great, the playing is very tasteful, but I rarely try to turn on my non-jazz friends to a disc because it's "hella tasteful". Get "Bluebird" or "Sweet Georgia Peach" if you want amazing Malone.

This is my favorite disc he has released to date. Russell's writing shows even more maturity -- he continues to grow. Listen to "Flirt" if you don't believe me -- absolutely gorgeous. Also, his regular group is made up of 3 young up-and-coming New York monsters, who keep everything sounding fresh and current. Oh, and "Malone Blues" encompasses 100 years of blues guitar.

I'm So Glad I Bought This wonderful music.Mr. Malone is a fine musician and a

great guitarist (a great musician and a fine guitarist,too).He moves me with his great command of all the different genres he incorporates.Overnight He is my favourite Guitarist.I will buy more ( and more ) of his work . I just loved the blues at the end...Eric Clapton , Jimi Hendrix , Muddy Waters - all

rolled in to one ; Mr. Malone. Oh and don't forget all the Jazz you get for

your money.An Australian fan.

I bought this CD, after reading a review of some Jimmy Bruno reviews. The review I read actually knocked the Jimmy Bruno CD, which I didn't agree with, but I figured I'd give this one a shot. I really enjoy the CD, but I like Jimmy Bruno better...