Different musical influences

[Purple ASS]

.....Just chilling with a can of Harveys Best (UK'ers will know) listening to some Gerald Allbright stuff. Just made me remember when an old guitar teacher I had years ago told me if you want to learn great phrasing and play memorable guitar solos listen to great sax players like Sonny Rollins, Thelonius Monk, Charlie Parker etc. I can't say I listen much to those really old ones but I find myself listening more and more these days to players like Allbright, David Sanborn, Wilton Felder/Crusaders stuff etc.. also great groove drummers like Steve Smith, Steve Gadd and Dave Weckl for inspiration, probably more than other guitarists (Please don't flame me LOL). I guess when you listen to players like Larry Carlton (phrasing genius) , Robben Ford, Lee Ritenour even Luke I'm sure my teacher must have been right. Does anyone else look to other instrumentalists for influence or do you all just listen to favourite guitarists ?

 

[balance]

Inspiration for me can come from many sources....a great bass groove, a classical piece, piano (especially when Diana Krall's behind it 8) ), and many other things. Some of the most inspiring music I've ever seen live was a piano, bass player, and drummer in a jazz setting; they were just grooving.

 

[Jonny Dubai]

chad smith and glen huges for me mate. Also TM Stevens.

J

 

[Volt]

Absolutely. When I'm attempting a guitar solo I often imagine what a great sax player might be playing. I love blues/jazz and a good sax solo.
Aaaaand, Larry Carlton IS my favorite guitarist. Luke is right up there too . These guys are oceans ahead of me.........and probably many other guitarists as well.

 

[Purple ASS]

I managed to catch a LC a couple of years back at Londons jazz cafe...the most enjoyable gig I've ever been to, just a really really nice genuine guy, and every note he played just made me grin from ear to ear !

I was told to learn to sing a solo first and then play it . Unfortunately I was never able to sing very fast therefore...........LOL But hey it's all about the passion not the pace.... so my Wife reassures me the older I get