@roxy54 Yes, Standring is best fit in the smooth jazz genre, but with melodies and artistry. My brain can no longer handle the Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Yes, Allman Brothers days of my youth. I listen to 60’s and 70’s rock periodically for nostalgia’s sake (I was lucky enough to have been of an age to ride the wave of musical expression and genius of that era). I have fond memories of listening to a AM radio statio out of Hartford CT,in my early teen, who played Stairway to Heaven every night that ended exactly at midnight.
And no, I am definitely not a musician.
Does a particular musician’s songwriting and artistry speak to you above all others?
I’ve enjoyed all forms of music over the 60+ years of music being the one constant in my life. My music tastes have certainly evolved over time. I’ll cover that in another thread some day. Currently i find myself listening to jazz > 95% of the time. There is one particular artist who really speaks to me and i thoroughly enjoy each of the >270 songs he has written, arranged, recorded, and produced. Every other artist falls far short for me.
Guitarist Chris Standring lays down unique grooves in each song that can inspire (in me) toe tapping, soulful reflection, sensuality, air guitar picking, and other effects depending on the song.
This is a personal connection I’ve developed with Standring’s music. I’ve had the opportunity to hear him play in an intimate diinner music house in Nashville the past 2 years. My wife loves his music also, which is the cherry on top!
Does anyone else have a musician who speaks to them?