Tal Farlow
Paperback, 112 pages
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Tal Farlow first came to prominence in the 1950s as a stellar member of an elite group of jazz musicians who had accomplished the feat of implementing the then new vocabulary of bebop on the technically demanding platform of the guitar.
This book discusses his life and music from his early years, through his mid career when
he was most noted for his lightning speed of execution, and into his later years
when his playing, although still highly complex, entered a more lyrical phase.
It includes several previously unpublished photographs and a comprehensive
discography.
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"A well-needed addition to my classic Jazz biographies!"
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!
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!
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