The Guitar Artistry of Billy Rogers, by Billy Rogers

The Guitar Artistry of Billy Rogers

by Billy Rogers

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1.	Billy's Bop 04:23	info	buy track
2.	My Funny Valentine 03:50	info	buy track
3.	Tell Me A Bedtime Story 05:30	info	buy track
4.	How Insensitive 04:18	info	buy track
5.	Egocentric Ions 04:15	info	buy track
6.	I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face 04:52	info	buy track
7.	ESP 05:08	info	buy track
8.	Body and Soul 06:32	info	buy track
9.	Fee Fi Fo Fum 05:36	info	buy track
10.	Good Morning Heartache w/Linda Cunningham and Plas Johnson 04:34	info	buy track

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Billy Rogers (1950-1987) was considered by many people to be one of the greatest guitarists ever. Though nothing could beat hearing Billy live this album will introduce his playing to those that missed that experience.
Billy gained some notoriety (especially as a member of the Crusaders (from 1976-78, as well as with Jack McDuff, George Shearing, Dr. Lonnie Smith and Bobby Lyle), but his amazing jazz playing was never fully captured on any recordings -until the release of this album.
After searching through hundreds of tapes found in Billy's apartment (after he died tragically from a drug overdose in 1987), these four-track demos were discovered. By isolating his guitar tracks, we were able to play along with Billy, bringing to light these special performances. Long live Billy Rogers!
Dave Stryker

4.5 Stars Downbeat Magazine

"For serious fans of jazz guitar, this record is a must." Pat Metheny

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released January 1, 1993

Billy Rogers - Guitar
Dave Stryker - Rhythm Guitar
Jay Anderson - Bass
Jeff Hirschfield - Drums

Produced and Edited by Dave Stryker
Engineered by Bob Ward

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Dave Stryker New York, New York

Whether you’ve heard guitarist Dave Stryker fronting his own group (with 35 CD’s as a leader to date), or as a featured sideman with Stanley Turrentine and Jack McDuff, you know why Gary Giddins in the Village Voice calls him "one of the most distinctive guitarists to come along in recent years.” Voted into the Downbeat Critics and Readers Polls for the last 12 years. 5 times #1 on JazzWeek Radio. ... more

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