Retired Music teacher friend, David Hegdahl, has a former student, Grant Gordy, who has become an AMAZING guitarist...one of my favorite genres...like gypsy jazz: acoustic guitar, mandolin, violin, double bass...WELL worth the listen/purchase...ENJOY! Dirk Snyder
Everything about this wonderful recording works beautifully!
The writing is fun and adventurous without being pretentious or contrived, the musicianship is awe-inspiring ... every single note is played with gravity, intention and purpose and the whole thing is a joy-filled experience for both the ears and soul.
In the time since Joe released "Borderland" I'd convinced myself that I couldn't possibly love his music more. Along comes "If Not Now, Who?", and I stand corrected. Wayne Fugate
A collection of jazz standards from this Chicago artist recalls the genre’s swing era, with waltzing rhythms and skipping guitars. Bandcamp New & Notable Jul 12, 2021