Thursday, March 19, 2009

early inspiration



jerry mock first started to play guitar at the age of 38. according to his notes, recordings of the brazilian jazz/classical guitarist laurindo almeida are what first inspired him to pick up the instrument.

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  1. That's wonderful! I don't remember any albums by Laurindo Almeida in the record collection. How about that closing comment:
    "No picks or plectrums, as you'll notice, for Laurindo Almeida -- he's a finger style guitarist, which is the right way to play the guitar."
    -Melody

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