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I proud to say that I am rhythm guitar player in several big bands, and I like to think that I play in the "Freddie Green" style ( or "chunk-chunk" style). This CD is a real lesson in that style of playing; that is sometimes also called 4-4 playing; that is 4 chords to the bar and four inversions for each sustained chord. Freddie Green was the master of this style of playing, and the liner notes help explain his method of playing this way at very fast tempos. Bucky Przzarelli is one of the best practitioners of this nearly lost art, as he easily demonstrates on this CD. Most of the tunes are at moderate or slow tempos so you can really appreciate the sound of the rhythm guitar. However, listen to track 13 if you want to hear how this style sounds at a typical Count Basie tempo. The sound is a perfect compliment to, and adds a bit of harmony to, the walking bass line. If you play rhythm guitar, or just love the swinging big-band sound, buy this CD first, then listen to as much Freddie Green as you can find. Good Luck.Read full review
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