Jazz Guitars Meet Hendrix

This collection is brimming with scintillating and soulful renditions of Jimi's music interpreted by two of today's most progressive and inventive guitarists, Sheryl Bailey and Vic Juris. In addition, jazz stalwarts, drummer Anthony Pinciotti and organist Brian Charette join Bailey and Juris in creating a synergistic sound that's eliciting accolades from jazz and rock fans alike. Jazz Guitars Meet Hendrix was recorded live and captures the excitement, atmosphere, and spontaneous enthusiasm of an exceptional event.
"I believe we captured the essence of Jimi's blues and rock while exploring the free and psychedelic feeling of his experimental side," explains Bailey who is quick to ass, "This is not a cover band." True enough. The group's energy and innovative renditions of Jimi Hendrix's compositions have musicians and fans speculating that Jazz Guitars Meet Hendrix is emblematic of what could have been Jimi's destination. The Hendrix spirit lives in these powerful, provocative, and passionate performances. This recording is much more than an homage, it's part of the Jimi Hendrix continuum.