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The 14 track CD/DVD combo package features the great pianist and his stellar trio members, bassist Ron Carter and drummer Jack DeJohnette, collaborating with some of the top guitarists in the business. The gunslingers are John Scofield, Bill Frisell, Derek Trucks and Marc Ribot (whos not as famous as others, but he should be).

The disc also features three tunes with Bela Fleck, whos known as a banjo player, not a guitarist. (The program for the big Outside Lands music festival labeled Fleck as a fiddler _ and one of the worlds finest at that _ so maybe he plays guitar too?) The Fleck banjo numbers, especially the take on the standard My Favorite Things, rank among the discs best offerings. When it finally did, the bassist couldnt hold back his enthusiasm.

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Some probably didnt even wait that long to start anticipating. For proof, consider that people could be heard over the weekend making their plans for 2009. writing last night canada goose factory sale I allowed to sleep in!) But I am sitting on the couch in my hotel canada goose outlet online uk room and thinking about starting my day.

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I plan to be at the festival all three days. If I could only make one, however, it would definitely be Sunday. I really want to see what all the fuss is about with Cullum, who performs that afternoon. I havent been overly impressed with his CDs, but people say that the young English pop jazz star is amazing onstage. The world renowned event takes place September 19 21, 2008 on the familiar oak studded and beautiful grounds of the Monterey Fairgrounds, the location of canada goose black friday sale the Festival since its inception in 1958.

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Two special tributes will be featured during the weekend, both on the Arena Stage and on the Grounds. On Saturday night, A Tribute to Cannonball Adderley will feature a modern take on the music of the influential and celebrated saxophonist with renowned vocalist Nancy Wilson, trumpeter Terence Blanchard (2007 MJF Artist In Residence and Grammy Winner) and legendary saxophonist Tom Scott. Sunday will spotlight John Coltranes beloved collaborations with vocalist Johnny Hartman, with Kurt Ellings Dedicated to You. This special band features Ernie Watts, and the Ethel String Quartet, backed by the Laurence Hobgood Trio.

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