Sunday, January 24th, 2010
I have to hand it to James Jensen of Solid Air Records. In their “Groovemaster” series he has managed to pair up unique and incredible combinations of guitarists. The very first one paired Laurence Juber with Preston Reed, and if you have not heard this CD search it out - it is a real gem.
In the latest Groovemasters disc - number 11 - we find Tommy Emmanuel paired up with friend Frank Vignola for a memorable encounter entitled Just Between Frets. For added spice the very talented Gary Mazzaroppi adds his virtuosic (and fretless) bass work. This is an album that a lot of us have been hoping for since we saw Tommy and Frank play together at the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society convention in Nashville last summer. These are two amazing guitar players!
You can read my full review of this remarkable CD on my web site. (http://davewalkermusic.com/page2/JustBetweenFrets_Review.html)