> of all the players you listed, this one here was my favorite for
years and
> years. i wanted nothing more than to play like martin. but i
couldn't learn
> the modes at a young age so i had to live with just hearing them.
>From a non-musician here, my favorite is probably Jorma Kaukonen and
nobody ever seems to mention him. To me he has a highly distinctive
style and he is proficient on both electric and acoustic. Listen to
the guitar on 'Somebody To Love' and then the beautiful acoustic solo
'Embryonic Journey.'
And at the risk of getting that sycophant label tagged on me, I think
Joni is also a unique and accomplished guitarist. Maybe she doesn't
play rapid-fire electric licks that blow me away but what she does
play engages me in an entirely different way. Does that make her any
less good?
Mark in Seattle
