by Pierre TEODORI » 01 Jun 2013, 16:21
Hi,
I agree with stuart's comment here:
" However,what Hank brings to the table is a wonderful feel and TONE,just like he did on the Strat. He has a brilliant finger vibrato and melodious feel on his Gypsy soloes that some of the others do not,but without the OVERFRENETIC playing of some manouche players that drift in and out of the melody ,sometimes throwing themselves off cliff's musically speaking and at the expense of tasteful feel. Listen to COQUETTE and NOTO SWING by Hank on the 'STARS OF GYPSY SWING' album and his tone and feel shine right up there with Lollo Meier and Jorgenson!! Also relisten his Gypsy/Latin version of Windmills of your Mind and the amazing soloes,every note having its rightful place but with some amazing speed playing"
Hank' sound and playing are unique even in gypsy style.
Regards
Pierre