Jim article in new Guitar Player magazine
In the February 2016 issue of Guitar Player, Jim has a cool little sidebar article on George Barnes. I knew you were a big fan, Jim, but it was really cool reading how Barnes affected your playing and style.... "Be There At Five" sounds like a great album, I wish it were readily available.....
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I think "Country Jazzman" might be something to consider...
http://georgebarneslegacy.com/store/
I'm glad Barnes' daughters are working to reinstate some of his work!
I have recently been digging into the Carl Kress/ Dick McDonough pieces from the 30's. I take lessons from a 93 year old ww2 vet who saw charlie christian play and has all the original music from the 30's.
If anyone wants photo copies let me know. I posted one on instagram and bill frisell emailed me to get a copy!
Dick McDonough did some great duets with george barnes.
In my opinion "Country Jazz" is the place to start. This eBay copy is exorbitantly priced - I think the $50 range is more in line with what I've seen previously. And it's available on George Barnes website (with a lot of other great stuff) in a digital format http://georgebarneslegacy.com/store/
eBay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Country-Jazz-George-Barnes-and-his-Quartet-original-Colortone-rareLP-C33-4915-/181977363767?hash=item2a5eb23537:g:HcgAAOSwYIhWhRgN
I have "blues and country jazz" to
A very Nice album
"Country Jazz" is also available in its entirety on the double CD "Quiet! Gibson At Work" which also collects some of Barnes' session work with Big Bill Broonzy and others.
The second volume ("Restless Guitar") features the complete album "Twangy - With A Beat" which Barnes recorded under the alias Dean Hightower and still more session work.
More info about those four CDs here: http://www.eltororecords.com/eltorowebshop/product_info.php?info=p322_GEORGE-BARNES---8211--4-CD-PACKAGE-DEAL.html