
One of my favorite "smooth jazz" artists is British-born, Los Angeles-based guitarist Chris Standring. He started playing classical guitar when he was six, and, although he was a jazz fan, it wasn’t until he started attending the London College of Music that he started improvising and got totally immersed in the genre. He has 14 studio albums and a live album, many on his own record label, Ultimate Vibes Recordings. I love his tone, his use of octaves, and the laid-back grooves of his songs. Here are ten of them, which, if you prefer, I’ve gathered into a playlist.
Oliver’s Twist
Kaleidoscope
Sneakin’ Out The Front Door
Pandora’s Box
Shake You Up
Is There A Doctor In The House?
Static In The Attic
Love Street
Face To Face
Fast Train To Everywhere
I hope you’ve enjoyed Chris Standring. That’s Monday’s Music Moves Me for May 22, 2023.
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