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Another music great passes...

Too many passing, too many passing...Chet Atkins, one of the most influential guitarists in contemporary American music, died yesterday at age 77. For more information about his life and career, see the attached link to a Seattle Times article.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/nationworld/134312704_atkinsobit01.html

Later this mornning, I'll play one of my favorite albums by Chet, the recording he did with Mark Knopfler titled "Neck and Neck" (Columbia) -- an altogether amiable ramble by two stellar musicians.
sdcampbell
whatjd
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I forgot to mention,..for those that can find it. Mr. Atkins did two albums with Les Paul..and the 1st "Chester and Lester" is just amazing...and the two were having such a good time! It would be good honor Mr. Paul while he is with us.
blkadr
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There was even a video of "There'll Be Some Changes Made". They play it in what looks like someones livingroom, I wonder if it was recorded there?
Sad to here hes gone, among the most influential player of our time. He has all sorts of recordings, all sorts of styles, with all sorts of guest players. "Neck and Neck" is in my carry case for work, been on vacation so ill have to look for it. Thanks for letting us know.
sdcampbell OP
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The recording, "Chester and Lester, mentioned above by Whatdj is available on a domestic reissue CD from Tower Records for $12. There is also a Japanese "pressing" of the same CD for $26.
whatjd
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Sdcampbell, do you have any idea if the Japanese cd is 20 bit or anything newer than the '95 re-issue here in the US?
sdcampbell OP
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From the picture of the CD label on the Tower Web site, it looked like the CD was simply an expensive import, but not a 20-bit remaster.
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