Guitarist Skip Heller performs eight of his quirky but straight-ahead originals on this trio date with Duke Ellington's "Angelica." He teams up with Joe Bagg, one of the top organists in the Los Angeles area, and drummer Ryan Doyle for a full set of fresh material. Although none of the songs are destined to become standards, they are colorful. Hinted at along the way are such influences as country music, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Louis Armstrong, the Sons of the Pioneers, Thelonious Monk, and "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat," plus there ...
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Guitarist Skip Heller performs eight of his quirky but straight-ahead originals on this trio date with Duke Ellington's "Angelica." He teams up with Joe Bagg, one of the top organists in the Los Angeles area, and drummer Ryan Doyle for a full set of fresh material. Although none of the songs are destined to become standards, they are colorful. Hinted at along the way are such influences as country music, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Louis Armstrong, the Sons of the Pioneers, Thelonious Monk, and "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat," plus there is a tribute to the late organist Shirley Scott. A fine effort. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi
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