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Chances are that most jazz fans may not have heard of jazz guitarist Ted Greene, though it is not for his lack of abilities. One of a handful of players able to command attention during an album's worth of unaccompanied performances, Greene evidently has not pursued many recording opportunities following this 1977 debut, which was first issued by the PMP label. Like Joe Pass, Bucky Pizzarelli, Martin Taylor, and a few other guitar masters, Greene is adept enough to accompany himself by playing a melodic line and supporting rhythm, such that novices will think they are listening to two guitarists. Most of this session is devoted to standards like "Ol' Man River," "Just Friends," and a medley of "Summertime" and "It Ain't Necessarily So," all played with finesse and imagination. He avoids the hackneyed approach to songs of more recent vintage, such as "Send in the Clowns" and "Watch What Happens," by utilizing creative voicings. This session was finally reissued in 2004 by Art of Life, and it is a mystery as to why Ted Greene hasn't been heard from since the recording was originally made. He is long overdue to make a follow-up. Highly recommended. ~ Ken Dryden
Originally released in 1977 on PMP Records and now available on CD for the first time ever! This album was digitally remastered for CD from the original analog master tapes by John Strother at Penguin Recording in Los Angeles, California and supervised b
Recording information: The Sound House, Hollywood, CA (1977).
Arranger: Ted Greene.
Personnel: Ted Greene (electric guitar); Ted Greene.
Liner Note Authors: Leon White; William Perry.
Ted Greene Solo Guitar Songs Solo Guitar Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  Amazing Musician.
This is the man, probably one of the best guitarplayer I have ever heard.
He makes it sound so easy. Just think of it, he plays an ordinary Telecaster
with a lower E-sting and a Lesli-cabinet
NO overdubs. What a great man he was, I truely miss him.
Submitted by lelarsson (Gothenburg, Sweden) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Amazing Guitarist!
This man surely could play guitar!
I´ts almost unbelivable that there´s only one known record. Wonderful that he made it on a Telecaster and with a Leslie-cabinet, no overdubs!!
Listen and enjoy. It´s a pity that he past away last year only 58 years young.
Great man!
Submitted by lelarsson (Gothenburg, Sweden)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No forgotten Gem
A brilliant recording by an underrated guitarist. Ted Greene is relevent even today. As guitarists strive for more Greene shows what can be done with a Telecaster, an amp and a huge talent. It is unfortunate that this genius left us so early. This is the kind of guitar we all wish we could play
Submitted by Jazzplayer52 (Millersville, MD)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No great!!
Amazing solo guitar with no overdubs.
I have no idea how he plays like that. Melody,rhythm,bass at the same time.
Jazz guitar virtuoso,like Joe Pass,has recorded similar solo guitar works.but I think this recording has more classical feeling.
Steve Vai said this is one of his favorites.
Submitted by miura (Futoshi,JAPAN)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Ted Greene has the deepest ears that music can flow through.
Ted Greene has the deepest ears that music can flow through. He is totally in touch with the potential of harmonic constructions. On this record he defies the technical physics of Jazz melody chord voicings but creates an organic and inspired listening delight. A must for anyone who puts their fingers on an instrument with strings.
Steve Vai - Guitarist
Submitted by Steve Vai - Guitarist (California)
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