Ry Cooder recommendation...
When you hear the accordion on any of Ry Cooder's songs it is Flaco Jiménez, the absolute master of that instrument and one of Ry's most important collaborators. He doesn't get nearly the recognition he deserves. |
Right you are sfar, Ry and Flaco have worked together a lot. infection, Van Vliet was, as expected, like no one else I've ever seen. Said not a word to the audience! His vocals were very low-pitched, and his band played very economically, leaving much more space than most. Like Jazz players---very deliberate phrasing, notes played to achieve a desired effect, not just played to be playing something, like most Rock players. The whole thing was rather cerebral, directed at the intellect, not the heart or testosterone ;-). |
Flaco is a God Ry is amazing....I would echo what many have said on recommendation but also include the Live album at The Great American. Lindley and Ry collaborate often - go down that rabbit hole for sure !!! Caught David live recently at the Belly Up in SoCal....amazing artist and sound in a very tight venue. |
