Jim Campilongo - Man in a Ball, in a Ball

All guitar instrumental recorded in Argentina by legendary guitarist Jim Campilongo. THE NEW YORK TIMES-Through the lean ropy sound of his Fender Telecaster, Mr. Campilongo connects American styles (Blues, Rock, Country, Jazz, R&B) in a sly knowing way. THE NEW YORKER- Jim Campilongo holds court. American music is a melting pot of influences, but few guitarists capture the nuances as well as Campilongo does. NY POST-Campilongo is one of those New York secrets. A master of the electric guitar, he weaves in spaghetti western picks, blues chords and jazz refs into his haunting tunes, a combo of originals and covers. NYC VILLAGE VOICE-An engaging improviser whose interest in entertainment is equal to his interest in art. His supple moves can keep an audience enthralled - meaning their asses wiggle and their minds jiggle. JAZZTIMES-You've got the makings of a very twisted guitar hero who deserves worshipping. Clever, crafty, quirky and cool. THE NEW YORKER-There it was again: the stinging treble, the spooky overtones, the strings snapping and booming under his hands the sound of a Tele being played as skillfully and exuberantly as it can be played it sounded like nothing and nobody else sounded like Jim Campilongo. TIMEOUT NEW YORK-New York has no shortage of guitar heroes but few cover as many bases as Jim Campilongo reveals a range that extends from seductive country-swing to atmospheric jazz and well beyond.