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| Phil Degruy & David Tronzo - ’Just Duet’ Phil Degruy is the inventor and sole practitioner of the 17-string guitarp, a one-of-a-kind instrument requiring groundbreaking technique and imagination. deGruy's mastery and diverse musical inclinations combine with an incisive, occasionally absurdist wit to create a style unto itself, leading the international press to label him as "one of the finest players ever." His, acclaimed, four-star recording "Just Duet" (Heard Instinct Records, CD release April 7 In NYC) pairs him with some of the world's most revered musicians, special guest David Tronzo, and was referred to by All-Music Guide as "an album of uncommon breadth and wit—simply dazzling." Truly one of the slide guitar's most important living exponents, Tronzo melds pure virtuosity with omnivorous stylistic versatility. He gained a lofty reputation among the musical elite for his unique ability to perform highly demanding music on what has long been thought to be an instrument limited by its difficulty. Together with deGruy on Just Duet, he performs radical improvisations and riveting standard songs; their interplay is on a level of sophistication and beauty seldom heard in contemporary music. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Jazz News :: home page |