This week In Guitar Virtuosi 28/52

How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : Carlos Santana, Eric Clapton, Tomatito, Sonny Landreth, Ronny Jordan, Larry Carlton, Robben Ford, Micheal Hampton, Joe Satriani, Marc Ribot, John Scofield, Lee Ritenour, Frank Zappa, Steve Vai

They are the Guitar Virtuosi selected among the 458 Posts we publish this week.

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Tracklist

1 . Carlos Santana - Blues For Salvador (w/ Chester Thompson) Lifted from : Carlos Santana & Wayne Shorter meet in Montreux (1988)

2 . Eric Clapton - Walk Out In The Rain Lifted from : Eric Clapton is in Ohio (2004)

3 . Tomatito - Libertango (w/ Michel Camilo) Lifted from : Michel Camilo e Tomatito meet at Umbria Jazz (2013)

4 . Sonny Landreth - Native Stepson Lifted from : Sonny Landreth visits Pistoia, Italy (1995)

5 . Ronny Jordan - Live At New Morning Lifted from : Ronny Jordan brings his 'urban jazz' to Paris (2002)

6 . Larry Carlton & Robben Ford - Slightly Dirty Lifted from : Larry Carlton & Robben Ford meet at North Sea Jazz (2007)

7 . Micheal Hampton - Maggot Brain (w/ Funkadelic) Lifted from : Funkadelic release their third album : 'Maggot Brain' (1971)

8 . Joe Satriani - Rubina Lifted from : Joe Satriani turns 32 in Montreux (1988)

9 . Marc Ribot - Live In Het Bimhuis Lifted from : Marc Ribot takes Los Cubanos Postizos to Amsterdam (2012)

10 . John Scofield - Hottentot (w/ Medeski Martin and Wood) Lifted from : John Scofield teams up with Medeski, Martin & Wood at North Sea Jazz (2007)

11 . Lee Ritenour - Rio Funk Lifted from : Lee Ritenour plays at North Sea Jazz (2009)

12 . Frank Zappa & Steve Vai - Stevie's Spanking Lifted from : Steve Vai is in Frank Zappa's band (1982)

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. Santana and Chester Thompson wowed the Montreux audience with their blend of Latin rock and jazz fusion, highlighting their command of cross-genre musicianship.

2. Eric Clapton brought his iconic guitar skills to the Legends supergroup, famously sharing the stage in 1997 with other stellar musicians.

3. Camilo & Tomatito's fusion of jazz and flamenco at Umbria Jazz highlights their innovative blend that bridges styles seamlessly.

4. Sonny Landreth's mastery of the slide guitar was front and center in “Native Stepson,” blending blues with zydeco influences.

5. The Ronny Jordan Quartet's 2002 recording at the Parisian club New Morning is celebrated for genre-blending performances.

6. Larry Carlton and Robben Ford joined forces at the North Sea Jazz Festival, blending their unique guitar styles on the track 'Slightly Dirty.'

7. Eddie Hazel’s soulful playing on 'Maggot Brain' expressed the profound grief imagined by George Clinton, making the track highly emotive.

8. Joe Satriani's technical prowess was on display at the Montreux Jazz Festival, where his performance of “Rubina” captivated attendees.

9. Marc Ribot injects Cuban musical traditions into “Jaguey,” continuing his exploration of Afro-Cuban sounds.

10. Medeski, Martin & Wood backed John Scofield, blending jazz-funk and improvisational elements during their performance of “Hottentot.”

11. Lee Ritenour’s “Rio Funk” intertwines jazz fusion with Latin influences, showcasing his virtuosic guitar style.

12. Steve Vai's intricate guitar work on “Stevie’s Spanking” underscores his formative period under Frank Zappa's exacting leadership.

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