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| World-Class Guitarist Mike Pachelli Releases New Album "High Standards" Featuring Tony Levin & Danny Gottlieb While recently on the road with Tony Levin, Phil Keaggy and Jerry Marotta, Mike and Tony would jam on some jazz standards. In the green room at a concert in Pennsylvania, Mike asked Tony if he might consider playing on one song for his next album. Tony replied, "one song!? Let's do an entire album!" Tony said he was soon going on tour with King Crimson so "we should geright on it!" Mike invited his good friend Danny Gottlieb in to his studio and a few sessions later they completed "High Standards." Mike says: "What I set out to do was record a swinging jazz instrumental album of standards that would be very listenable. I chose familiar songs that all have an upbeat and positive vibe." The playing on "High Standards is really great and makes cool background listening for parties or get-togethers. It's also a seriously impressive listen if you want to get deep into it. And there's a swingin' guitar duet on the album with Pachelli's dear friend Keb' Mo' on an original tune Mike wrote called "Yardbird Blues." Mike Pachelli has a wealth of musical experience gained thru years of night clubs, concert halls, recording studios and his studies with Joe Pass. He's performed all over the U.S. and Europe with some of the most eclectic jazz and blues artists including Brother Jack McDuff, Jimmy Smith and Albert King. Guitarists all over the world are well aware of Pachelli's technical prowess and understanding of complex musical theories and harmonic juxtapositioning. "High Standards" is Mike's 18th album. He continues to perform regularly with his jazzy blues band, as sideman for many prominent artists and has millions of YouTube viewers that learn from Mike's numerous instructional videos. Mike Pachelli currently resides in the South of France on the French Riviera. 1. When You're Smiling Joe Goodwin 5:59 2. There Will Never Be Another You H.Warren 6:00 3. Skylark Hoagy Carmichael 5:46 4. Whistle While You Work Frank Churchill 6:01 5. Sweet Georgia Brown Maceo Pinkard 3:52 6. Yardbird Blues Mike Pachelli 5:31 7. What A Wonderful World George Weiss 5:28 8. Put On A Happy Face Charles Strouse 6:36 9. These Are Soulful Days Calvin Massey 7:00 10. Cute Neal Hefti 4:54 Musicians: Guitar - Mike Pachelli Bass - Tony Levin Drums - Danny Gottlieb Guitar - Keb' Mo' (Track 6) Artist: Mike Pachelli Title: High Standards Release Date: September 1, 2019 UPC Code: 888295916189 Mastering Engineer: Bill Wolf Label: Fullblast Recordings write your comments about the article :: © 2019 Jazz News :: home page |