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Charlie Hunter & Leon Parker: Duo
ByThe duo’s performance offers a variety of rhythmic patterns, both familiar and on the edge. "Mean Streak" provides a gala Afro-Cuban storm, while "The Spin Seekers" drives to a New Orleans shuffle. Hunter’s dedication "Calypso for Grandpa" swirls happily like a "St. Thomas" cousin. There is blues in the picture as well. "Do That Then" is a clear example of the kind of guitar blues that appeals to fans of any age. Deep 1950s fuzz guitar with amp vibrato pours forth with standards "You Don’t Know What Love is" and "Put Your Head on my Shoulder." The walking bass and ride cymbal of Hunter’s "Dark Corner" is guaranteed to introduce more GenXers to the many facets of jazz.
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Charlie Hunter
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Title: Duo | Year Released: 1999 | Record Label: Magneoton
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