Stop and Hear the Music

Charlie Hunter is a pretty amazing guitarist. Since I reviewed his album Baboon Strength last week, I thought I’d put up this video of him.

Baboon Strength is the latest release from Charlie Hunter. He recorded it with drummer Tony Mason, and keyboardist Erik Deutsch. This album, released on Hunter’s label, is a departure from what we’re used to hearing from him.

When I heard the first track, Athens, I started laughing. I just couldn’t contain myself. Baboon Strength isn’t what I expected at all. I have to admit at first I thinking, What the heck is this? But it definitately grew on me.

I love this crazy album. It’s inspired a dancing-good time in this household. It reminds me of sixties surf music recorded eighties style.

My favorite tracks are Difford_Tilbrook, Song for Karen Carpenter, and Porter_Hayes. Download a sample track from the CD below and check out the CD for a good laugh and some wild dancing.
Charlie Hunter
“Welcome to Frankfurt” (mp3)
from “Baboon Strength”
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Charlie Hunter was born in Rhode Island on May 23, 1967. When he was four, he moved with his mother and younger sister to a commune in Mendocino County. After a few years living there, they moved to Berkeley, California. Hunter took guitar lessons from Joe Satriani.

After graduating from high school, Hunter lived in Paris briefly. When he moved back to the Bay area, he started playing seven-string guitar and organ in the political rap group, The Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy. (I used to listen to them.)

In 1993, Hunter’s self-titled debut CD was released, Charlie Hunter Trio. Since that first album’s release, he has recorded 17 albums.

Here’s a 2004 solo performance.

For a long time whenever I got into my husband’s car Right Now Move was playing. I like this CD so it made riding in my husband’s car more enjoyable. Normally I don’t like his car. I especially don’t like driving his car. I’m not saying that his car is any worse than my car. I’m just saying that I’d rather drive my car.

Anyway, Right Now Move brings me much joy. I often listen to it while I’m writing. I love hearing the saxophone, trombone and chromatic harmonica together. Most of the tunes are original. I especially like the groove on Oakland. I also like Changui. I wonder what Changui means. It’s a CD worth checking out.