Danny Gatton
Redneck Jazz

Uiiiu....Uiiiu...

-Yes? What's up, Mr. Sulu? -

Captain, we are approaching the planet M133. I am about to arrive on the bridge, but first, I need to finish my first anti-review!

-Alright captain, over and out.

I bought this record several years ago, when I was doing my military service (naja). Even today, I listen to it with fascination. It starts with "Rock Candy", a vaguely jazz instrumental piece that is very fast and rhythmic. "Redneck Jazz", a jazz-country sung track that I never tire of listening to. The live funky "Ode To Billie Joe", an excellent instrumental where Danny excels with his modified guitar. It moves on with "Truck Driving Romance", which is reminiscent of J.J. Cale. "Sax Fifth Avenue" is a slow and dreamy instrumental; if you want to be at peace with the world, just listen to it. "Ugly Man" is a sung track where you can hear that Danny is also particularly fast, but not excessively virtuosic. "Comin' Home, Baby" is another lively instrumental where Dick Heintze's piano duets with the guitar, fabulous. "Sailin' On" is a piece full of melancholy, reminiscent of Poco. Another country-style sung track "Love Is What You Need". Finally, we arrive at "Canadian Sunset," a fantastic instrumental. It starts like a slow piece, then progresses increasingly faster with Gatton's guitar becoming more and more fiery, only to gently slow down towards the end.

A great guitarist who has not been with us for a long time now... But music will never die...

Uiiiu...Uiiiiu...

-I'm coming, Mr. Sulu!