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Ghs 3
Frank Gambale, Stuart Hamm, Steve Smith
Ghs 3
Genres: Jazz, Pop
 
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GHS 3 is the third virtuosic, jazz/rock release from the all-star instrumental power trio featuring guitarist Frank Gambale, bassist Stuart Hamm and drummer Steve Smith. These three gifted musicians have written and recor...  more »

     
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All Artists: Frank Gambale, Stuart Hamm, Steve Smith
Title: Ghs 3
Members Wishing: 8
Total Copies: 0
Label: Tone Center
Release Date: 8/20/2002
Genres: Jazz, Pop
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Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 026245402324

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GHS 3 is the third virtuosic, jazz/rock release from the all-star instrumental power trio featuring guitarist Frank Gambale, bassist Stuart Hamm and drummer Steve Smith. These three gifted musicians have written and recorded their most inspired and potent release yet. This recording features memorable compositions, high energy telepathic interplay, over-the-top-chops, and an expanded tonal palette with Gambale adding his virtuosic acoustic guitar to the group's sound.

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I would give it six stars if I could!
Mark A. Wellman | Plaucheville, LA United States | 04/14/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have listened to piles of fusion in my day, and this is one of the greats. No, it is not the most intense music out there, but is far more musical than most fusion, which ends up being a mere chops fest. All three of these excellent musicians play at their best, especially Frank Gambale, who simply wails. Every tune is strong too. Bring on more like this one."
Just real fine jazz-rock fusion
Squire Jaco | Buffalo, NY USA | 10/15/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I love rich melodic bass lines that are all over the fret board, and this cd (indeed, ALL of the cd's from Gambale Hamm Smith) delivers the goods.



For my money, you can leave your "chops" at the curb if there isn't any melody to augment them. But there are both chops AND melodies abundant on this cd. Stu Hamm is truly one of the world's premier bass players, Gambale frequently plays in the Allan Holdsworth style (that's a good thing), and drummer extraordinaire Steve Smith (Jean-Luc Ponty, Journey(!), Vital Information, etc., etc.) is an ideal drummer for this very-demanding style of music.



As a self-proclaimed "prog head", I guess I'd prefer a bit more in the way of keyboards here, but that's a minor quibble. I've got plenty of keyboard-driven progressive jazz fusion cd's to satiate those desires anyway. As a reference point, this bears close similitudes with the mid-80's albums of Bill Connors.



Interesting, driving, soulful music played exceptionally well, with fine production. It's exactly what I was seeking when I took a chance on this one.



I value interesting music that is played and recorded well. This cd's rating was based on:

Music quality = 8.8/10; Performance = 9.5/10; Production = 9/10; CD length = 10/10.

Overall score weighted on my proprietary scale = 9.1 ("4-1/2 stars")

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Whew...
Squire Jaco | 10/02/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This disc is intense fusion with great soloing and excellent composition. The trio here just rip it up and pull out all the stops, virtuoso mania-style! The material is varied also, which is great, Frank Gambale uses both his electric and acoustic guitar with equalling effect, a true master player. Plus, there are Steve Smith and Stu Hamm individual solo showcase pieces which are moving and fun! Highly recommended and one of this years best in the fusion genre. Highlights include, All In Your Head, The Great Roberto, Geo 100, Saving Grace & The Challenger."