Guitarist
2 ratings since posting on Friday, October 29, 2004
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Seriously, he calls it eclectic or jazz or whatever, but he actually rocks. Good date music, have your date bring a friend for him too... - j3r3my. , posted 06/07/05 |
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Vinnie Caggiano Loop du Jour BY MICHAEL SNIDER Self-admitted "eclectic guitarist" Caggiano's solo guitar stylings, while certainly in the "jazz" category ( whatever that means in 2003), evoke a wide range of greats from Grant Green and Jim Hall to Richard Thompson and Frank Zappa, but seem most influenced by Chet Atkins,Wes Montgomery, Mark Knopfler and Carlos Santana. A plethora of stylistic territory is covered here, from blues and relatively straight ahead sounds to world music (particularly Latin) influences. Thankfully, Caggiano displays a high degree of skill without ever falling into the wanky Musician's Institute pseudovirtuosity that has plagued so much of what was once called "fusion" since Allan Holdsworth came along. His playing throughout is tasteful and occasionally electrifying. "Loop du Jour" gives the listener a great taste of what Caggiano is capable of, although this bass player wishes that he would record an album with a rhythm section ( of the MGs type...) - Marcella , posted 10/29/04 |
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