a GUITAR for ELVIS
For many of us the early Sun Records era Elvis featuring his acoustic rhythm guitar playing not only defined the look of rock n roll but also its sound and drive. Imitators come and go but we offer up a completely fresh tribute to Elvis by GRAMMY winners, Rock Stars, and renowned guitarists from around the world. These rootsy, bluesy, folky and even experimental versions of some of his classic tunes are in keeping with his love of those musical styles and his trend setting persona. A book featuring these arrangements is in progress and due in several months time!
All Shook Up - Pat Donohue
Mystery Train - Al Petteway
Can't Help Falling In Love with You - Doug Smith
Suspicious Minds - Laurence Juber
Don't - Tim Pacheco
Heartbreak Hotel - Kenny Sultan
Little Sister - Mike Dowling
Don't Be Cruel - Benjamin Verdery
Love Me Tender - Brooks Williams
Loving You - Elliott Easton
Hound Dog - Al Petteway
Jailhouse Rock - Eltjo Haselhoff
Are You Lonesome Tonight? - Jim Tozier
Viva Las Vegas - Doug Smith and Mark Hanson
JUST BETWEEN FRETS : Groovemasters Vol. 11
Just Between Frets: Groovemasters Vol. 11 is the latest in our series of magical guitar duos, featuring the wonder from down under and twice GRAMMY nominated Tommy Emmanuel cgp and America's own Jazz sensation Frank Vignola.
FINGERSTYLE GUITAR MAGAZINE... Whoa! What a record! Just Between Frets has all the elements that great music should have – passion, dynamics, beautiful phrasing, tone, and sensitive accompaniment. It is simply one of the best records we have heard in some time. It is even more impressive because it was recorded in just two afternoon sessions and, as Tommy said, “…. no fix-ups, no tricks, just honest playing.” Tommy and Frank have put together a collection of, mostly, standards: “Tenderly, “ How High The Moon,” “I’ve Got a Crush On You,” “Young At Heart,” “Paper Moon,” “Django’s Castle,” and six others which harkens back to the days of romance and swing. “Tenderly,” and “Nature Boy” are two standouts. They are played in perfect tempo and with great emotion. Beautifully recorded and beautifully played, a true gem. Tommy and Frank, you have done a very good thing. Thanks for the reminder of what music can be. ....Bill Piburn/ Fingerstyle Guitar Editor
POPPIN' GUITARS: A Tuneful of Sherman
While their songs have warmed hearts all over the world for decades, the brothers Richard and Robert Sherman aren’t the household names they should be…even after taking home Oscars, Grammys and the National Medal of the Arts! We hope this latest in our series that began with Grammy winning Henry Mancini: Pink Guitar and Cole Porter: Delovely Guitar will help change that! The songs chosen are some of the Sherman Brothers’ most beloved compositions for the movies, the Disneyland theme park and the World’s Fair, as well as a #1 hit recorded by no less than ex-Beatle Ringo Starr! The instrumentalists feature former rock stars like Greg Hawkes and Elliot Easton from THE CARS, Laurence Juber from WINGS and world-renowned Australian guitarist, Tommy Emmanuel…plus a dozen other Grammy and award winning players! Produced by Grammy award winner James Jensen and Bernadette Bowman with the guidance of Richard M Sherman himself, this collection will bring back memories and create many new ones. The artists truly honor the songs and yet also bring out something unique that shines a whole new light on these melodic masterpieces!
MY FAVORITE MARTIN
Grammy award winning Solid Air Records and world renowned acoustic guitar maker C.F. Martin & Co. are proud to announce a collaborative CD entitled My Favorite Martin. All of the songs on this unique compilation were recorded on Martin Instruments or signature models owned by the individual artists, and many of the tracks were written or recorded specifically for this release. An incredible roster of artists, and an amazing collection of great guitar playing a wide variety of styles...all on their favorite Martin Guitars!
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PINK GUITAR
Henry Mancini is forever…few popular composers have stuck so many great tunes in our heads. So Solid Air Records asked a dozen great guitarists to pick a classic Henry Mancini tune and whip up an equally classic solo guitar arrangement. Some hookups seemed obvious…the incredible Pink Panther Theme was a perfect match for Laurence Juber’s outrageous playing, and Moon River’s beauty was perfectly placed with Ed Gerhard. But that’s just a start; many exciting and beautiful twists and turns await you on this marvelous theme collection.
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CLAWHAMMER GUITAR
Clawhammer is a picking technique that the guitar world has almost completely ignored. This collection illustrates the incredible emotive power of clawhammer technique when applied to the guitar. This is the first clawhammer guitar album ever recorded and it is sure to create a major buzz in the guitar world.
GUITAR HARVEST Vol.1
Performances by 27 leading guitarists from the worlds of jazz, rock, folk and classical music. Andy Summers, guitarist from The Police, Ralph Towner, solo guitarist and member of Oregon, Vernon Reid of Living Colour, Laurence Juber, David Cullen, Pierre Bensusan, Alex de Grassi, Bill Frisell, Henry Kaiser, Gary Lucas, Michael Manring, Tony McManus, Arlen Roth, David Russell, and over a dozen other guitar legends offer new or previously unreleased performances – all to benefit the New York Guitar Festival’s scholarship fund for New York City school children.
Heard any good catalogs lately?
Solid Air Records' sampler cd's each give you more than an hour of outstanding acoustic guitar tracks by the worlds greatest acoustic guitarists!
Acoustic Guitar HIghlights Vol.4
with 21 tracks from 21 different artists.
Our Latest HIGHLIGHTS CD...years in the making...giving listeners a peek at Wayne Johnson, Nick Charles, Eltjo Haselhoff, Alec Stone-Sweet, Jim Tozier, Brooks Williams, Ed Gerhards latest!, Jim Earp, Masa Sumide...and some new stuff from old favorites...at 72 minutes!!!
its the biggest and best so far!
2 Blue 4 Words is a sampler collection with modern day practicioners of the Blues, brought togother to record instrumental albums.