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Featuring:
Bruce Arnold—Guitar and Mike Miller—Guitar
One wouldn't think that the back waters of South Dakota would
be a place for artist expression. That's where I grew up in the 60's.
We didn't even have FM radio. All you heard was AM radio... We didn't
hear people like Jimi Hendrix, or Jeff Beck -- much less Howlin' Wolf
or Washboard Sam. But going against the grain were musicians like Mike
Miller, Dave Wood, Mark Craney and a host of others whose artistic and
musicianship level was equal to anyone in the world. I was incredibly
lucky to be around these musicians during my formative years, and to
hear them play. Of course I had no idea they were as great as they
were. I figured "that's the level of a professional musician and that
is the level I need to aspire to."
Years later I realized just how fortunate I was to be around these
great musicians who not only played well but had their hearts and minds
in the right place and so transmitted to me the values I live by. This
held true during my years at Berklee College of Music when I played
duets with anyone that would have me; once again being lucky I was in
Boston at the peak "guitar" period having such great musicians as Bruce
Bartlett, Wayne Krantz and Mick Goodrick to interact with.
Further down the road I connected with Mike during his frequent travels
through New York City. Mike was gracious with his limited time and
agreed to get together to play in the privacy of my apartment. It was
so affirmative for me to connect again with such a great musician; to
enjoy his love for making music combined with the humor and wit that
have always been part of his playing.
Now, in 2004 I have a recording studio in Manhattan -- I invited Mike
over to record with the hope that we could capture some of the kind of
musical dialogue that I hold so dear. For me there has been few things
as great as sitting in a room with another guitar player and just
making music. No ego, no agenda, no politics -- just a need and want to
interact and make music. I believe this recording captures this kind of
interaction and I hope you find it as enjoyable as I do.
Bruce Arnold
October 2004
Track Listing:
1. Billie's Bounce
2. All the Things You Are
3. Giant Steps
4. Time Remembered
5. Invitation
6. Alone Together
Here are two audio selections from this CD. They are provided here as MP3 files.
Two Guys from South Dakota—$4.99
Item#: msk-121
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