Search - Roni Ben-Hur :: Sofia's Butterfly

Jazz Guitar At Its Best

Jazzman1111 | New York, NY USA | 07/03/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This record will be a revelation to anyone who loves straight ahead jazz, and especially jazz guitar. Roni is one of the most sensitive musicians playing in the world today, with a level of sophistication and wit in his playing that is comparable to the great masters of his instrument - Wes Montgomery, Jimmy Raney, Kenny Burrell and others who need not be mentioned. (They know who they are) His harmony is one rooted in the tradition of the masters, but never that of a copyist. I won't review the tunes, although it is great to hear someone other than Bud Powell play "The Fruit". In addition, Leroy Williams is a paragon of tasteful drumming and Lisle Atkinson is the perfect bassist to round out a band that has a clear, single minded vision of swinging with ease. A great record that will stand the test of time!!!"