Gypsy Jazz Guitar: Taught by Ian Cruikshank

Yes, friends, there are gypsy musicians other than Django Reinehardt. One such, Ian Cruikshank, is here to teach viewers how to pluck a plectral lute in that romantic and rich gypsy style popularized by the master. Like most titles from Stefan Grossman's Guitar Workshop, the instruction here is delivered clearly and patiently, while the music (within the confines of an instructional as opposed to a concert video) is a joy and--naturally--masterfully played. Technically, the production attributes are dandy, and the program includes a tablature/music booklet (that won't fit inside the slipcase). Recommended for its truly fine instruction, rather than the processing conundrum it presents for libraries that strive to circulate booklet and video in tandem and keep them together over time. Aud: J, H, C, P. (M. Tribby)