Seaside

Washington-based Origin Records seems to be a mecca for guitarists, as they've been releasing a plethora of six stringed outings. This latest is from the clean-toned William Flynn, who has a dash of Grant Green to his picking as he teams with Roger Wilder/p, Sam Copeland/b and Brian Steever/dr for a decalogue of originals. There are also a couple of gorgeous meetings with Emily Merrell, who gets cozy with Flynn on "30A" and is graceful on "Sea Song". Flynn and the gents go modal on the hip "Follow The Leader" and a darkly hued "Sundog" , while Copeland and Wilder get some work time on the romantic "House of Savannah Street". Steever's cymbals guide the path on the soulful "January" and leads the deep dig on "Blue Ridge". Vintage modern.