| Kelly Birtch is a guitarist and a composer with amazing diversity and range across many musical genres. This album demonstrates instrumental guitar virtuosity that is cutting, raw and honest. With a total of 18 tracks (57:00), her performance conveys emotionally powerful musicianship that is meaningful to the listening audience. It features 9 original cuts - Spanish/World compositions, Classically inspired pieces, a Blues Instrumental, Finger-picking, Capo work, a Blues/Jazz instrumental, plus much more. Many selections are played in the self-accompaniment style (interchanging chords and melody), with others featuring second guitar parts with well crafted fiery lead guitar overdubs. The disc also includes 9 covers you will know which are artfully chosen and rendered. |
