on the other hand, slack-key may not be what you're looking for. the "Some of them are old" solo is actually Sneaky Pete Kleinow on pedal steel guitar. He's a major session-cat who is probably best known for his work with the Flying Burrito Brothers and also plays the solo on Frank Zappa's "it Just Might be a One-Shot Deal" from the album Waka/Jawaka.

I just love that solo on the Zappa album. I always rewind to hear it at least one more time. Pure bliss. It sent me on a hunt for similar stuff. So far I haven't found anything that matches that solo but here's a few things to explore: - The Pahinui Brothers self-titled CD is pretty good. Some of the music is really good but does get syrupy at times. Ry Cooder, David Lindley and Jim Keltner guest on it which drew me in. - Ry Cooder's Chicken Skin Music is an excellent album with a bit of slack key. Gabby Pahinui plays on a tune or two. And then there's also Flaco Jimenez on accordion for some nice conjunto touches. - Bob Brozman's Devil's Slide features some good slack key. His playing is impeccable, but sometimes I find some of his stuff to be a bit corny. The collaboration album(s) he's done with Hawaiian musicians might be worth checking out... - King Sunny Ade's Juju is another excellent album that features slack key in some mellow but awesome African grooves. -Dave

Seem to remember that someone -- Brian? Jon Abbey? -- indicated that the two-fer was mastered from vinyl, which doesn't really bother me as long as it's done well, as in Atavistic's Unheard Music Series. But so often it's done indifferently (BYG reissues on Sunspots) or downright poorly (D.A. Music's Black Lion "transfers"). Anyone out there actually heard this one? 'Lawrence of Newark' is just unbelievable, and had been (for me, anyway) MUCH more difficult to track down than the two Art Ensemble LPs in question. Anyone interested in proto-fusion-space-trance-late-Impulse-period Pharoah-spiritual-ethnic-groove just needs to possess it. It's got Blood Ulmer on it, too, and I'll bet money that "Mystery Guest" is the mighty Pharoah himself. Short but oh so sweet. Steve Smith ssmith36@sprynet.com -----Original Message----- From: zorn-list-admin@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:zorn-list-admin@mailman.xmission.com]On Behalf Of Dave Lechtenberg Sent: Monday, January 13, 2003 9:52 PM To: Zorn List Subject: Art Ensemble + Dusty Groove For anyone looking for the Art Ensemble Of Chicago's Les Stance A Sophie and People In Sorrow, dustygroove.com is selling a 2fer CD with both albums called American Swinging In Paris for only $11.99. These albums have been hard to find on CD in the past, and this is a great price. They also have Larry Young's Lawrence Of Newark in case you're looking for that...

Hi, There is a wonderful UNESCO release called "Gitarre Hawaienne Authentique" (sorry about French spelling) that I like a lot. It's a guitar trio and if you want to go straight to the roots of slack-key, I think this might work for you. Best, Efrén del Valle n.p: Fred Frith "Gravity" (Fred Records)

Hey List, could someone in the know talk a little about Hawaiian slack-key guitar? I bought a $5 compilation a few years ago that claimed to be slack-key guitar, but it was horrible crap and I used it for target practice immediately.

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