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Brent Laidler: Wouldn't Be Here Without You
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Brent Laidler
guitarLaidler is a guitarist in the mainstream, pure-tone school of guitarists. No effects pedals or studio trickery, just the clear ringing tone familiar from

Charlie Christian
guitar, electric1916 - 1942

Mark Buselli
trumpetb.1958
Newman's organ is not greasy and overdriven but, in keeping with the vibe of the album, has a lighter sound. For older listeners, it may evoke "Walk Between the Raindrops" from

Donald Fagen
piano and vocalsb.1948

Henry Mancini
composer / conductor1924 - 1994
Laidler has a knack (rare among jazzers) of writing hummable, memorable melodies. If you're looking for jazz that soothes and relaxes without ever tipping over into "lite" or "smooth" territory (or, heaven forfend, ASMR noodling), Wouldn't Be Here Without You should punch your ticket. And let's hear it for the evolutionary humor on the cover! ">
Track Listing
Keeping It Simple; Sunday Mood; You Ain’t the Bossa Me; A Second Chance; City by the Bay; Foo’s Blues; Walt’s Waltz; One More; Wouldn’t Be Here Without You; Pretty Little Bossa.
Personnel
Brent Laidler
guitarMark Buselli
trumpetNed Boyd
saxophoneJamie Newman
organ, Hammond B3C Scott Pazera
bassRichard "Sleepy" Floyd
drumsAlbum information
Title: Wouldn't Be Here Without You | Year Released: 2022 | Record Label: Self Produced
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