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However I heard them in 1990 and was longing to own my very own copy of this album. Piece of history worth collecting. Where I come from probably people will need a wikipedia to search for unknown instruments. Finally Amazon made it happen online. Collector piece, great recording quality and a must have for those who like A mix of Jazz, country and bebop.
As Jimmy's son points out, he was Leo's torchbearer with the tele. Bryant and Mr. Inventive, creative, original. HOT, HOT, HOT. As pure and clean as it gets. It, I'm sure, was an historic moment.Thankfully, the combination of Mr.
As George related the story, all in attendance stopped what they were doing, gathered around and watched Bryant pick away.
According to George Fullerton, Mr.
Teamed up with Speedy (and that name is accurate) West, you have an album that cooks.
One of the best instumental albums you'll ever hear.
Fender's invention can be heard in its purist form.
Fender's right-hand man, he and Leo were at a club in Riverside, CA, looking for guitarists to "test drive" this new invention.
During a set break they approached Jimmy, who took it, sat on the edge of the stage and began picking.
Remember, this is the 1950s, and there are no tricks here.
Be prepared to be sent into the stratosphere.
Originals and souped up country standards, played at warp speed, with sock rhythm and bop lines. My favorite is "Arkansas Traveler" as a I-vi-ii-V song instead of the traditional I-IV-I-V.
My father, Jimmy Bryant, played the heck out of his Telecasters - in fact, he was the first artist to play a Fender guitar for Leo Fender. If you play guitar and have never heard him play, this may scare you to grasp the thought of him doing this in the early to mid 50's - just think about being the first to play a solid body electric guitar without having someone else to copy chops from - and it sounding like this. Hope you like it - you can read more about my dad at.Kind regards,John Bryant
Whatever it is they're playing, I like it."Stratosphere Boogie," "Arkansas Traveler" and "Flippin' The Lid" are the highlights for me. yadda yadda yadda).
The never-ending debate about which cubby hole to stuff Speedy West and Jimmy Bryant into (are they Country. C&W.
To those of us coming from a more Pop point of view this CD sounds like a ruralized Les Paul--lots of flash and a 2/2 beat. Pop Country.
Jazz. Country Jazz.
is less than interesting to me. West/Bryant understood the difference between showing off by picking at 1000 miles an hour and delivering a tune with a pit of flash and panache.
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