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"Martin Taylor is one of the most awesome solo guitar players in the history of the instrument. He's unbelievable!" ~ Pat Matheny ~

Amen to that! I couldn't agree more with Pat Matheny who is also a great guitarist himself. As the saying goes, "It takes one to know one." Jazz Times named him as "Europe's finest guitarist." Since the early Nineties after the release of his first solo album, "Artistry," he became one of the best and biggest selling acoustic guitarists in the UK. He rose to fame and became popular amongst jazz fans for his inherent talent and impressive techniques in guitar playing.

"Solo" was recorded in 2005. It is one of the best guitar music that I enjoy listening to along with his other remarkable albums, "Kiss And Tell," "In Concert," "Nitelife" and "The Valley."

The disc consists of fourteen tracks which include a set of everlasting standards such as "My Romance," "Darn That Dream," "I Thought About You," "In A Mellow Tone" and "Girl Talk," to name a few. It also introduces the listeners to an original composition by the guitarist titled "True" showcasing his talent in composing music.

This is one CD that I heartily recommend to guitar music lovers who appreciate incredible talents such as Martin Taylor. His brilliant soloing, phrasing and finger work will surely captivate the listeners with its lyrical elegance and grace. He is certainly one of the best guitarists the world has ever known.

Enjoy the music!

My husband and I saw Martin perform in France and talked to him for a while, he is such a wonderful and very kind man. But oh what a great artist he is. I actually bought the CD for my husband but I'm loving every minute of it. Thanks Martin !!

Martin Taylor is so good that company just fouls the nest. Producers may want to lard a CD with guest appearances, but I find, that with few exceptions, that destroys the product. This is all Mr. Taylor, and it doesn't get any better than that. He is such a pleasure to listen to that you would be well advised to add this one to your collection.

If you want the fat tone, the dexterity and the melody of solo jazz guitar, buy this. You won't be dissappointed.

This album is the pinnacle of solo guitar playing. There is incredible musicianship which is underpinned by amazing technique (however the technique is secondary to the music being made). There is a wide variety of tone, tunes, tempos, voicings. This music can be enjoyed on several levels and I keep coming back to it.

My one word review of this CD....Brilliant. check it out for yourself and you'll see why "Brilliant" describes Martin Taylor on this solo guitar outing.
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