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Old 08-14-2010, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Arnold Schnitzer View Post
I'd just like to point out that although Mr. Gomez is known as a jazz great, his arco playing of the solo literature is absolutely stunning.
If I recall correctly, Eddie told me he studied with Fred Zimmerman. I have seen him display his arco talents way back in the early 1970's at 'The Blue Note' in uptown NY with Bill Evans. Improv' with the bow is harder than playing orchestra rep in my mind. His execution is bassically flawless.
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