Reckless Precision

1. Man in the Mirror

2. Over the Rainbow/If I Only Had a Brain [Medley]

3. Louie, Louie

4. Body and Soul

5. Sweet P

6. Stella by Starlight

7. Manonash

8. Manha de Carnaval

9. Grooves of Joy: The Infinitely Variegated Homogeneity of Life/Tricks TH

10. Begin the Beguine

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Tracks:

Man In The Mirror
(Somewhere) Over The Rainbow/If I Only Had A Brain
Louie Louie
Body And Soul
Sweet P
Stella By Starlight
Manonash
Manha De Carnaval
Grooves Of Joy
Begin The Beguine

Customer Reviews:

better with Patti.......2006-11-26

I first heard of this artist on the Tuck and Patti albums. I was very impressed. However Tuck by himself is missing some of the soulfulness that he has when he plays with her. Technically he is very good but he seems to try to do too much on some songs. Sometimes less is more. Some of the material on this CD is very good (Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Body and Soul) but sometimes it sounds like lots of notes for the sake of more notes. The lack of continuity makes it difficult for me to put it on and play it without skipping a few tracks. I guess the title is appropriate. So if that is what you are looking for....

If Will Ackerman or Alex De Grassi played jazz..........2000-06-20

... it would probably sound a lot like this. If you dig the Windham Hill crowd, you'll love this CD (seriously-- Windham Hill fans should buy it right now). However, if, like me, you STRONGLY prefer John Fahey's american-primative sound to Ackerman's new age sound, steer clear of this one. In jazz terms, if you love Wes Montgomery and can't stand Pat Metheny, you probably won't be as enthusiastic about this disc as other reviewers.

There is a frightening tendency among music (particularly guitar) fans to praise anyone who shows technical proficiency, which Tuck certainly does. However, I find most of Tuck's music a bit academic and antiseptic. This album has a few true high points. "Manonosh" and "Louie Louie" show that when Tuck really wants to, he can keep up with the best. I also found his rendition of Bonfa's classic, "Manha de Carnival" a somewhat refreshing new take on the track (although I prefer Sandy Bull's more elaborate interpretation on the highly recommended "Re-Inventions"). However, I am not as impressed by Tuck's pop stuff. When Coltrane covered "My Favorite Things," it was a revelation. When Andress covered "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," it sounded cheesy. Most disappointing was Andress' attempted opus, "Grooves of Joy," which ended up sounding like a bunch of disparate pieces of varied styles spliced together without any transition or sense of overall composition, although individually, the parts were interesting, which was why I found it so disappointing. For a finger style jazz artist capable of pulling something like that off, I would suggest Adrian Legg (particularly "Guitars and Other Cathedrals," on which the title track actually does pull together somewhat disparate strands into a tight composition, but be ware, Legg also plays a lot of bluegrass-type stuff that may not be to everyone's liking. Also, check out Preston Reed). Finally, if you are really interested in a mind-blowing technique combining melody and bass lines played at the same time, check out Charlie Hunter, who plays an 8-string guitar (3 bass strings, 5 guitar strings) allowing him to play bass lines and melody at the same time, and even mimic a Hammond almost flawlessly.

Amazing artistry and technique-not to be missed........1999-08-06

We had the opportunity to witness this talent first hand. Fortunately,Tuck & Patti performed in our small town this spring. They were amazing and breathtaking.Tuck's styling and versitility on the guitar is unbelievable and under appreciated.And Patti's vocal range and styling was truly unique. I can only hope to experience this again. Until then, this recording (and other from the duo) will have to suffice. Definitely worth having in your collection if you appreciate guitar artistry.

An incredible guitar virtuoso!.......1999-06-01

It doesn't matter if you play guitar or just appreciate good guitar music, this CD is essential. Tuck, the one-man-band-Andress plays jazz standards, funk and popular music without missing a beat. His ability to play rhythm, bass lines and the melody AT THE SAME TIME is simply unreal; and although each song is technically amazing, he never loses touch with what is most important to the song - it's individuality.

THE guitar album for guitarists.......1999-05-13

No guitar music collection can be complete without this one. Mr.Andress's L-35 takes on that jeckle-and-hyde-and-whatever-you-may-want-to-call-it guises. The monotony that is sometimes associated with such solo outings is simply non-exsistant. This is the ultimate one man orchestra, come ballads, funk, swing, latin.... whatever.

Even after years of listening to this set, I haven't figured out how he keeps that bass line going along with the lead on a single take. And the Windhamhill's sound is good. Just get it.

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