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Interview: Charlie Hunter - Get Rhythm

Jason Shadrick

7-string jazz phenom Charlie Hunter details his new vocabulary, the economics of touring, and why he prefers recording in mono.
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Opening with an introspective, harmonic-laden intro before launching into a serious groove, Charlie Hunter was in fine form at the Portland Jazz Festival earlier this year.


While on tour, Charlie stopped into Premier Guitar headquarters to talk about the blues and play some tunes.


While on tour in Europe this year, Hunter teamed up with Kurt Elling to deliver the tender ballad “Save Your Love for Me.”


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the student
on 11/12/2012 		Wow what a fantastic seminar/clinic LOL I know it was just idle conversation but Charlie has a line on the real deal. Love his philosophy about not showing off and just 'skimming the surface' of a song instead of really playing not only each note but each rest as well. Let the silence speak its eloquent truth.
Happy in Az
on 11/12/2012 		Come on gang, lets buy a few of his CDs. Charlie needs an extra Pendelton shirt. I listened for a while before I got that wry smile that told me I was behind the curve on getting it. After that chuckle it all made sense. Thanks for a great sound.
Chance Robb
on 11/11/2012 		Love the concept of recording more in mono... it used to be the only way to do it, but now people seem to have forgotten that it even exists. Mono mixes can sound fantastic (see early Beatles, Cream, etc etc) Fascinating playing style as well!



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