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"Wondrous… unique… exquisite": The seven-string guitars and smooth "lap-piano" style of forgotten jazz and swing guitarist George Van Eps
After all, George always described his style as “lap piano.” He knew he was onto something. I have a few of Van Eps’ LPs, but My Guitar is my favorite. It’s all about George playing solo ...
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McCoy Tyner
It is not an overstatement to say that modern jazz has been shaped by the music of McCoy Tyner. His blues-based piano style, replete with sophisticated chords and an explosively percussive left hand ...