Eclectic Guitars

A Listmania! list by Simon Barrow (Exeter, United Kingdom)
 
Precious Things
1.  Precious Things by Deirdre Cartwright Group
The list author says:
  "An extraordinary guitar talent with an unselfish, uncluttered, liquid technique and strong compositional and arranging skills. Deirdre Cartwright is the very spirit of jazz.  www.blowthefuse.com"
Used & New from: £9.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Instinct
2.  Instinct by Peter Banks
The list author says:
  "A weird, amusing, delightfully eccentric electric set from the guitarist who is so much more than an ex-member of Yes. Wonderfully odd phrasing."
Used & New from: £7.82
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Rarum: Selected Recordings
3.  Rarum: Selected Recordings by Bill Frisell
The list author says:
  "'American roots forms … find a rich silver lining in electronic cloudscapes that can be dreamy or dark or both' (Lloyd Sachs). This ECM collection provides a fine overview of Frisell the FX master."
£11.99   Used & New from: £4.42

Antigoni Goni - Guitar Recital
4.  Antigoni Goni - Guitar Recital by Agustín Barrios Mangoré
The list author says:
  "Antigoni Goni offers a wonderful, delicate recital on her Romanillos guitar. Exquisite pieces by Mangore, Brouwer, Domeniconi, Mompou and Rodrigo."
£6.61   Used & New from: £2.98
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

The Sixteen Men of Tain
5.  The Sixteen Men of Tain by Allan Holdsworth
The list author says:
  "A guitarist of unfathomable technique and harmonic sophistication. The Tony Williams tribute ('The Drums Were Yellow') features glorious improvisation. Also check out the 'Secrets' album."
Used & New from: £24.99
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Open Land
6.  Open Land by Kenny Wheeler
The list author says:
  "Mellow, muscular, pastoral, free-form: Abercrombie offers a tour-de-force of contemporary jazz guitar stylings."
£13.99   Used & New from: £6.75
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Guitar Works
7.  Guitar Works by Tippett/Britten/Schafer
The list author says:
  "Norbert Kraft  creates touching, note-perfect renditions of Tippet's 'Blue Guitar', Britten's 'Nocturnal after John Dowland' and Schafer's 'Cri de Merlin'."
Used & New from: £5.99

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Rouse & Tan Dun - Guitar Concertos
8.  Rouse & Tan Dun - Guitar Concertos by Christopher Rouse
The list author says:
  "Sharon Isbin gives superlative performances of Christopher Rouse's 'Concert de Gaudi' and Tan Dun's 'Concerto for Guitar and Orchestra'."
£19.28   Used & New from: £9.00
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Artistry
9.  Artistry by Martin Taylor
The list author says:
  "Eleven standards breathtakingly unveiled by jazz djangoista Martin Taylor. Produced by Steve Howe with whom he has just completed 'Masterpiece Guitars'."
Used & New from: £1.05
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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The Magic Box: the Music of Africa
10.  The Magic Box: the Music of Africa by John Williams
The list author says:
  "Williams' crystal clear guitar teams up with an ensemble including John Etheridge to re-interpret some pieces of Africa in a joyous, respectful and articulate way."
Used & New from: £0.97
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Guitar Drums N Bass
11.  Guitar Drums N Bass by Derek Bailey
The list author says:
  "Bailey’s warped, off-kilter and violently eerie electric sound blends and competes with the critical beats of DJ Ninja. This is joyously discordant, disarming, danceable and deranged music."
Used & New from: £39.99
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Überjam
12.  Überjam by John Scofield
The list author says:
  "Scofield’s filigree guitar lines cross new jazz, hip-hop, funk and pysch. The one he reckons Miles Davis would have really liked. Who can disagree?"
£12.00   Used & New from: £5.43
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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