Music review: Charlie Hunter: ‘Everybody Has a Plan Until They Get Punched in the Mouth’
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Long considered an authority on the seven- and eight-string guitar, Hunter无毛视频檚 vision for his new material focuses on providing an improvisational blues album for his fans to absorb and savor.
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Hunter expands his band from a trio to a quartet working with drummer Bobby Previte, trombonist Curtis Fowlkes and cornetist Kirk Knuffke in delivering 10 new tracks possessing a blues energy sprinkled with a robust jazz flavoring.
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Following up the Americana and folksy vibe of last year无毛视频檚 无毛视频淟et the Bells Ring On无毛视频� that also featured Previte and Fowlkes, Hunter demonstrates his uncanny knack for infusing his distinct interpretations to various musical styles.
Since his debut release in 1993, Hunter continues to be innovative as well as entertaining by remembering that some of the best plans come together in the heat of the moment.
Here无毛视频檚 an opportunity to prop up your feet, close your eyes, pour a glass of your favorite beverage and erase the stress of a busy day as you allow the music to soothe the soul.
Clint Rhodes is the 无毛视频-Standard music reviewer.
He can be reached at crhodes@heraldstandard.com.