By: Robert Silverstein
urrently teaching guitar in Connecticut, Long Island native Rich Roger found time in 2004 to release a fine CD of superbly recorded electric guitar instrumentals. Fusing blues, Latin, rock, Celtic, classical and shredding Oriental flavors, Roger, in this trio setting, comes across as a vital recruit from the guitar thought of Malmsteen,
Marty Friedman and Jason Becker, yet there's also some quite unique in Roger's lucid phrasing and crystal clear guitar tone. A hard rock style instro guitar fusion album brimming with presence and depth, "Fire In The Rain" shoots and scores.
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