Does a particular musician’s songwriting and artistry speak to you above all others?


I’ve enjoyed all forms of music over the 60+ years of music being the one constant in my life. My music tastes have certainly evolved over time.  I’ll cover that in another thread some day. Currently i find myself listening to jazz > 95% of the time. There is one particular artist who really speaks to me and i thoroughly enjoy each of the >270 songs he has written, arranged, recorded, and produced. Every other artist falls far short for me.
Guitarist Chris Standring lays down unique grooves in each song that can inspire (in me) toe tapping, soulful reflection, sensuality, air guitar picking, and other effects depending on the song. 
This is a personal connection I’ve developed with Standring’s music. I’ve had the opportunity to hear him play in an intimate diinner music house in Nashville the past 2 years. My wife loves his music also, which is the cherry on top!

Does anyone else have a musician who speaks to them?

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There are too many good musicians to list; but, what I listen for is either an instantly identifiable style or tone. Examples would run the gamut from JJ Cale to Jaco Pastorius.

Picking a great lyricist is much easier. Below are a few that I think can turn a great and/or memorable - quotable phrase:

Billy Bragg

Leonard Cohen

Lloyd Cole

Elvis Costello

Ray Davies

Bob Dylan

Paddy McAloon (Prefab Sprout)

Joni Mitchell

Morrissey

Richard Thompson

Paul Westerberg