Whereyat magazine After my third or fourth consecutive spin of the new
Twangorama CD – the band’s first – three words
came to mind: precision, melody, and nuance. The accolades that have
rightly been showered upon guitarists Jimmy Robinson, Phil deGruy,
and Cranston Clements make it a given that this collection would
contain a plethora of jaw-dropping runs on the fretboard, providing
a sweet collection of ear candy for six-string enthusiasts. Indeed,
rarely does a lick go by that isn’t complemented by an equally
impressive harmony run. What’s most impressive is that the
CD isn’t simply used as a platform for those amazing skills – a
temptation to which so many virtuosos fall victim. The melodies leave
a lasting impression as a testament to the polished composition and
skills from these veterans of the New Orleans music scene. Talent
never overshadows the music; it simply allows it to be presented
in exquisite fashion. There are three solo numbers, allowing each
guitarist to express their individuality. With the accomplished rhythm
section of Paul Clement and Mark Whitaker perfectly in synch, several
numbers have a distinct Latin feel, with dazzling syncopated licks
that would send Esteban into cardiac arrest. |
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