Search - Danny Gatton :: Untouchable

Danny Lives!

B. J Robbins | La Quinta, CA United States | 09/27/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a mixed bag. Some tracks are better than others, but mediocre Danny was still better than any other guitarist on the planet. My fave is "One for the Road", AKA "It's a Quarter to Three". Danny pulls out all of the stops on this one: B3 licks, bebop jazz, blistering soul, incredible guitar pyrotechnics--it just leaves you breathless at the end. "Sweet Georgia Brown", despite poor audio quality, played in three different tempos, each subsequent faster than the previous, also stands out. "Deep Purple" with Buddy Emmons is abolutely perfect. "One for Lenny [Breau]" is a tribute from one guitar genius to another (sadly deceased). Anyway, this is a great album. Do yourself a favor and buy it --- NOW!"

Unbelievable that one person knows so much guitar!

B. J Robbins | 08/06/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Danny Gatton is to the guitar what Buddy Rich is to the drums - there will never be another like him. I thank NRG for keeping him alive with releases of discovered material. This CD showcases a lot of flawless intricate work that is highly enjoyable. You spend a lot of time thinking "how did he do that?". An essential disc!"

CLASSIC GATTON AT HIS BEST. A MUST FOR GUITAR PLAYERS.

B. J Robbins | 10/09/1998

(5 out of 5 stars)

"GATTON FUSES JAZZ,BLUES,COUNTRY AND ROCKABILLY IN HIS UNIQUE AND INIMITABLE STYLE. SOME PLAYERS WITH HIS TECHNICAL VIRTUOUSITY CAN SOUND A LITTLE MECHANICAL AND UNINSPIRED BUT NOT GATTON. CHECK OUT HIS INTERPRETATION OF "SWEET GEORGIA BROWN" WHICH ALONE IS WORTH THE PRICE OF ADMISSION. HE ALSO PUTS ON A CLINIC ON CREATING A B-3 SOUND WITH THE GUITAR. THIS IS NOT A CD FULL OF OUT TAKES THAT GATTON WOULD NOT BE PROUD TO RELEASE. IT IS SOME OF HIS VERY BEST WORK AND SHOULD BE FOUND IN THE COLLECTION OF ALL PEOPLE WHO ENJOY GREAT MUSIC PERFORMED BY A TRUELY GIFTED ARTIST.IF YOU PLAY GUITAR IN ANY STYLE THIS PURCHASE IS A NO BRAINER."