A great peek inside the mind of a working musician who happens to be at the top of his game. The piece introduces the serious thought that goes into the making of a lick, the philosophy of a professional sideman who has learned how to allow the star to be the star. The clips of Jerry picking should be a wakeup for those who have not heard this man's work or for those who never stopped to think about where those weird background sounds were coming from. Bluegrass studio star as musical philosopher.
Review of Jerry Douglas: In his own words
Scott Whisler
Posted on July 09, 2004 at 03:40 AM
A great peek inside the mind of a working musician who happens to be at the top of his game. The piece introduces the serious thought that goes into the making of a lick, the philosophy of a professional sideman who has learned how to allow the star to be the star. The clips of Jerry picking should be a wakeup for those who have not heard this man's work or for those who never stopped to think about where those weird background sounds were coming from. Bluegrass studio star as musical philosopher.