By: Robert Silverstein
noteworthy acoustic guitar album guaranteed to lower your stress levels, Watercolors is a fine introduction to New York-based guitarist Richard Robinson. The ten track 2003 CD provides some appealing musical scenery and in some respects recalls some of Pat Metheny's noble acoustic moments. In his own words, Robinson adds, "I would describe the CD as musical impressionism. Each piece was written on site at a particular body of water." Robinson-recording direct to DAT, often in one take-makes excellent use of his Yamaha LL-5 acoustic. Citing a number of guitar influences-including Eric Clapton, Kenny Burrell, Steve Howe, Larry Carlton, Mike Bloomfield, B.B. King, Wes Montgomery and Pat Martino-Robinson steps into the spotlight with his excellent Watercolors CD.
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