gkella

Responses from gkella

David Bromberg -- Any fans?
I saw him too many times to count in the seventies.That band was on fire !!!The versatility was amazing. As a matter of fact, I started playing banjo because of seeing Dick Fegy with the Bromberg band.Glen 
"I've Got Blisters on My..."
Ever notice this classic line is not on the mono version ??? 
Diana Krall Survey
No strings.Keep it simple with piano, guitar, bass and drums. 
Best Rock Album in 2011
The Sheepdogs..Learn and Burn 
If you could bring back one great artist that has
It would have to be Duanne Allman or Jimi HendrixI would have loved to see what directions there talent would have taken them.Glen 
Having an ear for Jazz
I grew up in the 60's so my listening was always classic rock, blues, folk.I dabbled in jazz, listening to all the more easy listening jazz artists.The more I listened the more adventurist I got.About 3 years ago, I went on the interent and google... 
Top 10 Jazz recordings ever
Charles Mingus Ah UmMiles Davis Kind Of BluePatricia Barber Cafe BlueOscar Peterson Night TrainMiles Davis Birth Of The CoolBela Fleck and The Flecktones Little WorldsThelonius Monk Straight No ChaserReturn To Forever Romantic WarriorJohn Coltrane... 
Best Canadian Made Whiskey
Crown Royal.There is a new Crown Royal out called Crown Royal Black.. it is to die for.Glen 
Favorite music
Check out Chris Whitley's album Dislocation Blues.It is a collaboration with Jeff Lang, who is another another guitarist from Austrailia.It is a great album.GlenOn the subject of Daniel Lanois, Black Dub is awesome and I think Acadie is one of the... 
Top Ten Speakers of All Time?
Winston Churchill was a great speaker. 
The Cyclicality of Black Vs Silver
I always seem to gravitate to black.Recently purchased an Usher amp amd pre amp insilver.My OPPO blu ray and Rega CD player are black.I like having both together.They don't seem to clash.Glen 
Who was the best jazz guitarist ever?
My favourites are Joe Pass and Grant Green.Glen 
How do you listen to new music?
If you are talking about a new artist i am not familiar with, I will listen intently 2 or 3 times before forming an opinion on it's potential.If it is an artist I am familiar with, I can listen through once and decide if it is up to the standars I... 
Best CD I've heard so far 2011.........
Fixin To Die--G Love & The Special SauceIt was produced by the Avett Brothers.Great roots album!!! 
Paul Simon: So Beautiful or So What
I think the new album is terrific.I haven't been a fan of his last few.It is one of those albums that grows on you more with each listen.Highly recommend.Glen