Someone threw a Leo Kottke cd at me ("in my shoes" or something) and I've only had a little listen to it thus far, but I was suitably impressed enough to do a little background.

Has anyone any recommendations on what albums of his to explore next? I'm a big fan of guitar music, especially where the guitarist compliments the tune well, and though I expected someone with the repitashun of Kottke to be a bit, well, OTT, I was pleasantly surprised (based upon last night's inaugural sesh).

As ever, vinyl preferred (if poss).

jtc

Sure I've got some of his albums somewhere. I'll have a look over the weekend (hopefully will remember) and let you know what I've got that might be worth looking out.

Most of Kottke's albums are worth having. Greenhouse is a favourite of mine.

If you like Kottke, check out his mentor, John Fahey, IMO the greatest guitarist who ever lived. There's a great compilation, "The Return of the Repressed". After that, any of his Blind Joe Death albums and "America" are essential.

-- Ian

I've decided that there's lots to like about Kottke's music (at least, based upon the one album thus far that I've heard).

So, I'll have a dig about and see what I can find.

He's obviously one of enormous talent, occasionally playing his guitar in a muted style which reminds me of some Al Di Meola tracks (but not quite so muted). It also seems to be quite accessible, in a kind of 'Satriani without the histrionics' kind of a way...

Intriguing...

jtc

Leo Kottke 6 and 12 string guitar
Kottke/Fahey/Lang, an album with four tracks each by Leo, John Fahey and Peter Lang. Outstanding.

Two other places to go - have a look at albums released under John Fahey's Takoma Records label, and try Stefan Grossman (usu. under his own Kicking Mule label) - especially the two albums recorded jointly with John Renbourn Under the Volcano and Snap a Little Owl. Well recommended!

Martin