11/7/2022 0 Comments Emmons steel guitar sale![]() ![]() Neer recorded all of his lap steel guitar parts on Keepin’ It Real on an instrument that once belonged to the legendary Sol Hoopii, the Hawaiian lap steel guitar virtuoso who helped popularize the instrument during the 1930s (his 1933 song “Little Grass Shack in Kealakekua, Hawaii” was quickly covered in hit versions by Ted Fio Rito and his Orchestra, the Paul Whiteman Orchestra and the Ben Pollack Orchestra). Pianist Matt King, a Neer colleague for 30 years, offered a vibrant melodica solo on Clare Fischer’s “Pensativa” while guitarist Chris Crocco added some tasty six-string work to Wes Montgomery’s “West Coast Blues.” ![]() The tunes on Keepin’ It Real are enhanced by contributions from a host of Neer’s colleagues, all of whom sent in WAV files to add into the mix during the album’s production phase, including vibraphonist Tom Beckham (“Passion Dance,” “Nica’s Dream”), accordionist Ron Oswanski (“Peace”), guitarist Will Bernard (“Witch Hunt”) and flutist Anton Denner (“Stolen Moments). Recorded in his home studio during pandemic lockdown, his fresh takes on classics like Oliver Nelson’s “Stolen Moments,” Horace Silver’s “Peace” and “Nica’s Dream,” McCoy Tyner’s “Passion Dance,” Wayne Shorter’s “Witch Hunt,” Duke Ellington’s “African Flower” and others find Neer handling all the upright bass, ukulele and percussion parts as well as lap steel guitar in a near one-man-show. Jazz Standards On His Superb Pandemic Recording, Keepin’ It Real Click image for links.Īs a follow-up to his highly impressionistic Thelonious Monk tribute album, 2016’s Steelonious, New Jersey resident and lap steel guitar ace Mike Neer has his way with jazz standards from The Real Book on Keepin’ It Real. Lap Steel Guitar Ace Mike Neer Re-Imagines ![]()
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