San Francisco area guitarist Jimmy Mac wanted to break away from his regular jazz based projects, and the results can be heard on his CD Just A Kid Havin' Fun. Instrumental, rooted in rock. blues and funk, and a full eleven tracks long, the album gave Mac a chance to stretch out and explore grooves influenced by Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix and Prince. You'll love James Mac's soulful solo style, phrasing and tone, as his guitar sings themes, melodies and brassy solos. Two up-tempo tracks, "Almost Human" and "Wonderland" are perhaps highlights here, but there isn't a sleeper track on the entire album. The smoldering, soul-baring "Beslan" is an example of a slower number that also cooks. All compositions are originals, and many feature co=producer Jimi Fischer on drums.
| 1 | Almost Human Instrumental Guitar | 5:45 |
| 2 | King O' The Jungle Instrumental Guitar | 4:52 |
| 3 | Wonderland Instrumental Guitar | 4:14 |
| 4 | Beslan Instrumental Guitar | 3:54 |
| 5 | Orinoco Instrumental Guitar | 3:37 |
| 6 | Trojan Horse Instrumental Guitar | 4:40 |
| 7 | Just A Kid Havin' Fun Instrumental Guitar | 4:13 |
| 8 | Cowboy Does Jail Time Instrumental Guitar | 4:22 |
| 9 | More Money Than G-D Instrumental Guitar | 4:38 |
| 10 | Jammin' With Ezra Instrumental Guitar | 3:51 |
| 11 | Trauma Center Instrumental Guitar | 4:50 |
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The Undiscovered: Jimmy Mac
February-March 2006
