Giants

The legendary jazz guitarist Barry Greene is joined by an all star cast for these 10 songs that pays tribute to the luminaries that shaped his musical voice.

"Backtrack" starts with Pat Bianchi's warm keys alongside Greene's soft guitar in the gentle ambience and melodic climate, and "Unit 7" follows with an upbeat flavor, where Marco Panascia's frisky bass suits the cozy guitar lines and Steve Nelson's lively vibes.

"SOS" and "My One And Only Love" arrive in the middle. The former moves swiftly thanks to David Kikoski's colorful piano and Greene's animated guitar, while the latter is a heartfelt moment via the intimate guitar and emotive demeanor.

"Jingles" arrive late and benefits much from Ulysses Owens Jr.'s upbeat drumming that helps cultivate plenty of grooves, and "El Hombre" exits with guitar, B3 and drums interacting dynamically and playfully.

You might spot influences like Pat Martino and Grant Green, as Greene and his friends flesh out harmonic, textured and timeless jazz that are guided by incredible guitar playing.