Looking 4 CD's where lyricism is more important than speed!?

Simonius

Lyricism more important than speed? Could you name some cd's where speed is the most important thing? Yes, Jimmy, Birèli, Stochelo, Angelo etc. (I assume you're more or less referring to them) can all play ridiculously fast, and they do at times, but listening to their music, I don't have the idea that I'm listening to a show off or 'shredding'. The beautiful thing is that they can play slow and fast, and be very lyrical in both. The solo's of these players are in my experience very lyrical, melodic, authentic, and enchanting.

EJBarker

Phil wrote:

I highly recommend "Mistral" - Pigalle 44 - where melody and lyricism abounds plenty!

Good choice Phil , new to me really enjoyed that .
Thanks,
E J Barker.

Jazzaferri

Anything by Oscar Aleman

I've also been listening to Alfonso Ponticelli and swing gitane a lot of late and I think he has some pretty tasty phrases.

Elliot

Another vote for Star Eyes.