Artist
Index: M - O
In our index section we offer brief comments and CD recommendations about a band or artist and provide references to other areas in our web-site where they are featured.
Marshall
Tucker
Frank
Marino and Mahogany Rush
Mark O'Connor
Jamie Oldaker
The Outlaws
Links
Wes Montgomery
Jazz: Guitar and Piano
Steve Morse
Southern Rock - Dixie
Dregs
Oscar Moore
Jazz: Guitar and Piano
New Riders of the Purple Sage
Country: Guitar and Piano
NRPS
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Marshall
Tucker is one of the kings of Southern rock. I was fortunate
to see them twice during their peak years. The first concert
was so good I couldn't resist seeing them the next time they
came to town.
In February 2005, a career
spanning collection was released entitled The
Marshall Tucker Anthology: the First 30 Years. The liner notes, written by Barry Alfonso, are a nice accompaniment.
I was only familiar with their classics from the 1970's, but did
enjoy much of the rest of the material.
Whether in addition or
instead of the Anthology, their live disc Stompin'
Room Only is sensational. These live renditions
as the title implies, smoke.
Beginning in November 2003, and continuing,
Marshall Tucker have been reissuing their catalog with bonus tracks added
on, usually live performances.
Some additional Tucker resources.
Marshall Tucker discography
Our Southern rock
page
Tuckerhead
Toy
Caldwell Tribute page
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Frank Marino is an under
mentioned guitar star that started his career in the 1970's.
He's a guru of the blues rock and plays Hendrix material
superbly. I'm most familiar with his live albums so we've
spotlighted those as well as his greatest hits release.
The release Double
Live is really a single disc, in the LP days when it was
released it was a two disc set. The remastering makes
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Double Live |
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| Mark O'Connor |
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Mark
O'Connor is one of the finest fiddle players and he has played
on an endless list of albums. Among some of the top players
include David Grisman, Chet Atkins, Dregs, James Taylor, Randy
Travis, Doc Watson, Stephane Grappelli, Waylon Jennings, Neil
Diamond, and
countless others.
His
album In Full Swing is a tribute to Stephane Grappelli in the
tradition of the Hot Club of
Paris. Usually I am not blown
away by tribute type of albums, preferring the original. This
album, is the exception.
On In Full Swing, Mark teams up with guitarist Frank Vignola, and Jon Burr
as they perform a few originals, but mostly traditional songs
in the tradition of swing. A few tracks Wynton Marsalis helps
out on trumpet and Jane Monheit adds vocals. If you like
Django Reinhardt and music of that style, you'll treasure
this.
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| Jamie
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The CD is a tremendous collection of A-List
musicians who have teamed up to perform songs with an Okalahoma
flair.
Mad Dogs & Okies was the brain
child of Tulsa-raised Jamie Oldaker. While the drummer/producer
is not a household name, he is one of the most respected talents
in the country/rock/blues world, with an impressive resume that
includes three decades-plus recording and touring with Clapton,
Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band, Leon Russell, and Peter
Frampton. He was also a founding member of the country-rock
Tulsa band, The
Tractors, which scored a triple platinum hit
with its 1994 self-titled debut album on Arista. But, with his
premiere Concord Records CD, Oldaker emerges from the shadows,
ups the ante, and delivers an amazing celebration of music from
his home state.
Contributors: Ray Benson, Bonnie Bramlett, J.J.
Cale, Eric Clapton, Joe & Ellen, Peter Frampton, Vince Gill,
Wiley Hunt, Taj Mahal, Willie Nelson, Steve Pryor, Willis Alan
Ramsey, Tony Joe White And Zadig & Marcella
Mad Dogs ...
review, track list, credtis |
Mad Dogs and
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The Outlaws trademark sound is a blend of country and rock,
with a strong three guitar attack. While Lynyrd Skynyrd had one
lead singer, The Outlaws had several members that would
contribute lead vocal duties. Another trademark is their vocal
blending and harmonies, sort of in the style of the Eagles.
The Outlaws have a superb compilation called
The Best of the Outlaws: Green Grass and High Tides. This
includes all the music most fans seek in an Outlaws collection.
The liner notes provide credits, band history, and
photos. Perhaps some fans may want to supplement this with
live versions of the songs, Though their live album Bring
It Back Alive is not the
original band.
Additional Outlaws content
Southern Rock
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The Best of the Outlaws: Green Grass and High Tides
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