Charlie Hunter Trio (album)

Charlie Hunter Trio is the debut album by jazz guitarist Charlie Hunter. It was released by Prawn Song Records, a label owned by Les Claypool. Claypool produced the album, and his former bandmate, Jay Lane, played drums. Dave Ellis joined in on saxophone. Hunter played a seven-string guitar.

Production

The album was recorded by Claypool for one hundred dollars.

Critical reception

AllMusic wrote that "the trio provides an interesting, yet accessible, groove-driven, funky, improvised jam for a new generation of jazz fans." Trouser Press wrote: "Though deceptively clean, its diffuse, fusiony compositions don’t fully convey the group’s sass and spirit — only 'Dance of the Jazz Fascists' ... comes close."

Track listing

Personnel

• Charlie Hunter – seven-string guitar
• Scott Jensen – trumpet
• Dave Ellis – tenor saxophone
• Miles Perkins – double bass
• Jay Lane – drums
• Scott Roberts – congas
• Andre Marshall – bells, cow bell

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