Spirit of Django

Spirit of Django

Spirit of Django

ASIN: B00000399O

Editorial Reviews
Classical Guitar Magazine
"There is a touch of genius in Martin Taylor's playing."

Product Description
Virtuoso guitarist Martin Taylor first came to prominence in the late 1970s through his collaborations with legendary violinist Stephane Grappelli. Now, he tours the world's concert halls with his dazzling live performances. Although inspired initially by Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt, it was to be piano players, most notably Art Tatum and Bill Evans, who caught his imagination and set him on the path of developing his own individual style of solo playing!

Spirit of Django

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    Martin Taylor
    Manufacturer: Linn
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    ASIN: B0000250FR
    Release Date: 1995-10-31

    Tracks:

    1. Gypsy Medley
    2. My Vardo
    3. Chicago
    4. Chez Fernand
    5. Tears
    6. Kushti
    7. Nuages
    8. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
    9. Dreaming Of You
    10. Sweet Sue Just You
    11. Musette For A Magpie
    12. Chillin' With Oscar
    13. Squid Kid
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      ASIN: B000CAH4IY
      Release Date: 2004-07-06
      Spirit of Django
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • it's all that!
      • My Tail's Wagging!
      • Excellent musicianship by all.
      • On Autopilot
      • Warmth and brilliance
      		 Spirit of Django
      Martin Taylor
      Manufacturer: Linn Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00000399O
      Release Date: 1995-10-31

      Tracks:

      1. Chez Fernand
      2. Minor Swing
      3. Night And Day
      4. Nuages
      5. James
      6. Double Top
      7. Django's Dream
      8. Swing
      9. Lady Be Good
      10. Honeysuckle Rose
      11. Johnny And Mary

      Album Description

      Virtuoso guitarist Martin Taylor first came to prominence in the late 1970s through his collaborations with legendary violinist Stephane Grappelli. Now, he tours the world's concert halls with his dazzling live performances. Although inspired initially by Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt, it was to be piano players, most notably Art Tatum and Bill Evans, who caught his imagination and set him on the path of developing his own individual style of solo playing!

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars it's all that!.......2003-09-19

      Okay, I don't usually do this, but I feel compelled by the comments of grwlt from Jamaica Plains. My advice to the reader: ignore his remarks, they are way off base! The five-star reviewers have got it right.

      I can't guarantee you will like this. In fact, if you have preconceived notions of what it "should" sound like, you will likely be disappointed (at first), as I was. I was expecting something much more like Django, and what a surprise it's different! But while it has a more contempory "style" it is nevertheless truly the "spirit" of Django. By that I mean, well, the music is alive with that intangible quality that somehow sounds fresh even after many many listens. A quality that at first makes you like it more and more with each listen, until finally, when you have it practically memorized, it's like a dear old friend that you know and love.

      Personally, I like expanding my musical horizons and dream of having some of the BEST music from a wide variety of musical styles: folk, acoustic, blues, jazz, classical, hawaiian, puruvian, african, irish, yada yada yada. And I count this CD as one moving me toward that goal. So, maybe it's your style, maybe it isn't, but it is DEFINITELY GREAT MUSIC!

      Why not give it a try. Drop your preconceptions and try ignoring it while playing it in the background say seven times. I'm betting that by the seventh playing, you'll be listening with a smile on your face. Enjoy!

      5 out of 5 stars My Tail's Wagging!.......2001-12-21

      I am hard-pressed to come up with the proper superlatives to describe my love of this disk. The musicianship and material does not come any finer in this world. The audio quality is great in spite of the fact that the tracks were recorded live in concert. I can only wish that I was at one of those concert dates.

      When was the last time you heard an accordian player that got you excited? For me, never, until I heard Jack Emblow on this disk and others. Dave O'Higgins tenor and soprano sax playing is world class.

      It's too bad I can only give this one five stars. It deserves more.

      5 out of 5 stars Excellent musicianship by all........2000-02-06

      This is one of my favourite albums for several reasons: the music is joyous, relaxed, skillful, warm, mellow - and it's live. The music depicts sitting in a French restaurant with not a care in the world but when your next beverage is coming. Buy it and play it when you are relaxing with a French baguette and a bottle of red wine.

      4 out of 5 stars On Autopilot.......1999-10-21

      Martin Taylor is the finest jazz guitarist in the world today. Its a shame that he has never achieved the commercial success that he merits. This disk is another great example of his art but pales into insignificance with his solo work where he exhibits stunning skill and originality. Both live and on disk I get the feeling that this group exists to bring in the money. True, the musicianship is first class and the enthusiasm that Martin and his group show in live performance is commendable. However, I still feel that he is largely going through the motions and crowd pleasing most of the time.

      Now signed to Sony, I hope that he finally gets the recognition he deserves in the US where I guess it really counts. Over here in the UK he has a slid fan bass who return time after time to watch his live performances. His soon to be released first Sony Album benefits from a solid choice of sidemen, brilliant production and engineering and a suprisingly different (if perhaps somewhat cynically over commercial) choice of material. It lacks the cutting edge of his better work but hey, come on the guy is the best in the business, works hard and gives his all every time. So come on you lot over there, give this guy a break, buy his new CD, this album, the reset of his Linn back catalogue (particularly Artistry) as well. You guys are about to discover Martin Taylor.

      5 out of 5 stars Warmth and brilliance.......1999-03-03

      As a long time fan of Taylor's solo work, I was mildly skeptical of the reviewer from Oregon's comments. I'm still not sure that I can rate this above 'Artistry' or 'Portraits' but I'm tempted. This disc is warm, evocative, joyous. It's a mature and multi-faceted effort that deserves a large audience. That Taylor is somewhat of an unknown entity in the American jazz scene - as a jazz guitarist I know other guitarists and musicians who haven't even heard of him - is an unfathomable sin. He is one of the best ever.
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      Manufacturer: Linn Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00004GOVK
      Release Date: 2000-02-15

      Tracks:

      1. Gypsy Medley
      2. My Vardo
      3. Chicago
      4. Chez Fernand
      5. Tears
      6. Kushti
      7. Nuages
      8. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
      9. Dreaming Of You
      10. Sweet Sue Just You
      11. Musette For A Magpie
      12. Chillin' With Oscar
      13. Squid Kid

      Album Description

      Virtuoso guitarist Martin Taylor first came to prominence in the late 1970s through his collaborations with legendary violinist Stephane Grappelli. Now, he tours the world's concert halls with his dazzling live performances. Although inspired initially by Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt, it was to be piano players, most notably Art Tatum and Bill Evans, who caught his imagination and set him on the path of developing his own individual style of solo playing!

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Scottish Fingers Master the Fretboard.......2000-07-15

      Martin Taylor first gained attention for his guitar work with Stephane Grappelli. Since then, however, he has grown into a true standout in the virtuoso guitar genre. On GYPSY Taylor takes his wonderful Django Reinhardt inspired group on a trip the melodies one might expect to hear out in the fields where the gypsies play. The cd is mix of live and studio tracks and one get a true sense that Taylor's fingerwork is simply stunning-- particulalry on the beautiful and festive medley of songs on the first track. Be sure and check out this fine album.
      Martin Taylor : Spirit Of Django
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        		Martin Taylor : Spirit Of Django
        Martin Taylor
        Manufacturer: Linn Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B00080AQAQ
        Release Date: 2005-03-15

        Product Description

        Martin Taylor

        Spirit of Django

        Martin Taylor - acoustic guitar
        John Goldie - acoustic rhythm guitar
        Dave O'Higgins - tenor and soprano saxophone
        Alec Dankworth - acoustic bass guitar and cabasa
        Jack Emblow - accordion
        James Taylor - snare drum

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