How fitting that I'll be filing Guy Littler-Jones' book next to the biographies of Lenny Breau, Wes Montgomery, Martin Taylor, Grant Green, Billy Bauer, and Bucky Pizzarelli. Tal Farlow should feel right at home. He was a monster of rhythm, melody, and innovation, all delivered at a lightening-fast speed (if desired). Thanks to Jones' book, I now have a good sense of Tal the person. He was a true inspiration, performing well into his later years and always with class and style, not to mention a creativity and technique all aspiring guitarists should strive for. Jones also does a fine job of detailing Tal's life's recorded work. For future editions I'd love to learn more about Tal's marriage of 35 years, his students, etc.

All in all a well-needed and well-done biography of this guitarist who stands tall among the giants in the history of classic jazz guitarists!