Flying by Dave Isaacs

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Smooth Jazz | Instrumental Rock

10 tracks | 50 minutes

Released Jul 2004
on Shadow Brook Records

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Soulful and evocative instrumentals and solo improvisations from master guitarist Dave Isaacs.

Editorial review

Dave Isaacs is an accomplished guitarist, and a more than capable songwriter, as he's proved with Jackalope. This album shows his instrumental side, and gives him a chance to stretch his guitar chops on a lovely and varied series of pieces, ranging from the jazz inflections of "Front Porch Swing" to an introspective, mellow improvisation, "Winter's Lullaby." Much of the material was made up on the spot, but you'd hardly know it. There's not a seam showing anywhere, as the Ennio Morricone-influenced "The Lonesome Gunslinger Saves the Day" shows. Backed mostly by just bass and drums, it's a record of soundscapes, although a couple of pieces -- "Eighth Avenue" and "Sunrise" -- use layers of guitars and loops. The closer, "Xang?," is the closest to a complete band piece, with a strong bass solo from Bob Stander. It's vastly different from Prodigal Son, his previous solo outing, showcasing another side of the man and his talent. Interesting and well worth a listen. ~ Chris Nickson, All Music Guide

Bio / Background

Dave Isaacs has been called "a master musician" and "a natural-born storyteller". His virtuoso abilities as a guitarist are anchored by finely developed songcraft, a classically-trained musician's melodic sense, and a jazzman's improvisational spirit.

Recorded at VuDu Studio in Freeport, NY with veteran engineer Bob Stander at the board and playing bass, Flying features ten Isaacs compositions performed on a collection of Parker Fly guitars. From the Wes Montgomery-inspired "Front Porch Swing" to the ambient poetry of "Sunrise" to the spaghetti-western-on steroids tribute "The Lonesome Gunslinger Saves The Day", Isaacs' stylistic range and command are evident throughout. Five tracks feature journeyman drummer Steve Holley, best known for his work with Paul McCartney, Elton John, and Joe Cocker.

"Dave Isaacs' proficiency as a master musician is evident."

Roots Music Report

"An outstanding guitarist. Go see him -- you'll love him.