Instrumental jazz for the holidays. GRAMMY nominated guitarist, bassist and producer Jack Jezzro has been one of Nashville's most versatile performers and studio musicians for over 30 years. As a bassist, he was a member of the Nashville Symphony Orchestra from 1981-1991 and continues to be a member of the Nashville String Machine, playing on hundreds of albums including those by Garth Brooks, Faith Hill, Bruce Springsteen, Carrie Underwood, George Strait, Rascal Flatts, Dolly Parton, and more.
Orrin’s commentary (from his new liner notes): “I began constructing the 1960 definitive presentation of [Wes] Montgomery by recognizing the need to keep things as clear-cut and uncomplicated as possible. There were at least three unique aspects to his performing style: he played with his thumb, never using a pick… and his solos almost invariably included two elements routinely referred to as ‘impossible’—his use of octaves and of pianistic block chords. Self-taught (his first ‘lesson’ had involved heavy listening to Charlie Christian records) and never able to read music notation of any kind, he somehow possessed an unfailing command of the blues and of ballad tempo and was an impressive composer.”