Three great blues guitarists on an album. We still know Jay Geils from the rock band J. Geils Band, which scored great hits in the eighties such as Freeze Frame and Centerfold. Although the band was named after him, the group was led by lead vocalist Peter Wolf and songwriter Seth Justman. After the band split in 1985, Geils just went back to doing what he did before: playing the blues. Bluesman
… Duke Robillard was also not averse to a side step to rock in his career. He explored all forms of blues but also played with Bob Dylan and Dr. John. Gerry Beaudoin is the most technically and theoretically skilled of the three guitarists. His career largely took place in the world of jazz. The material of New Guitar Summit constantly moves between jazz and blues, where virtuoso is soloed on semi-acoustic guitars. At times it is difficult to point out the differences between the players, so they are well matched. This CD is a feast for fans of the better instrumental swing blues. (MS)more
