I was sitting around Kerry's house the other night, listening to his amazing sound system. Herbie Hancock's Chameleon segued into Miles soulful blowing on Night in Tunisia. Kerry asked me if I could play like any jazz guitarist who I would pick. I considered Wes and Joe Pass, McLaughlin.
But having thought about it for a few days I think that I can honestly say that I would give my left nut to play with the brilliance of Peter Sprague. Peter is a humble giant of the fretboard. This is a clip of him playing his composition Mundaka at the Athaneum with his String Consort which includes the renowned Bob Magnusson and Duncan Moore. I saw him play with a different cellist but Lars Hoefs plays so beautifully. The rest of the wonderful band is Bridget Dolkas - violin, Jeanne Skrocki — violin and Pam Jacobson — viola.
Peter and I both play Andy Powers guitars but that is where the discussion stops. An incredible talent and composer. Catch him when you can!
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Wow! Incredible talent, incredible music. Great team work and an amazingly big sound coming from a septet. And in an art gallery! Thanks for the introduction.
surprising turnout last night at our library for the Peter Pupping Duo (plus one); maybe not quite on Sprague's level as a guitarist but very good nonetheless; i actually thought his percussionist (who doubled on keyboard) stole the show, along with his double bassist, who got in some excellent bowed solos. kudos to the Friends of the Fallbrook Library for sponsoring this Thursday night music series.
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