20th Century Guitar
Robert BellGypsy Tendercies
A tasty album of colorful guitar jazz inspired by the original Gypsy jazz guitarist himself Django Reinhardt, Gypsy Tendercies is a splendid introduction to the guitar craft of Minnesota guitarist Robert Bell. Playing a trio of his own Gypsy Jazz guitars, with added accompaniment from Matt Senjem (bass), Bell swiftly handles both the driving rhythm and solos skillfully overdubbing parts. A mix of Bell originals and true to life covers of songs made famous by the songwriting team of Django and his partner Stephane Grappelli, Gypsy Tendercies seals the deal with a full-bodied sound that brings Django’s revered Gypsy jazz guitar sound into the here and now. – Robert Silverstein<nullwww.tcguitar.com
