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Paint a Picture, Tell a Story

by Greg Chako

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gregchako Great original jazz with heavy-hitters Delfeayo Marsalis and Don Byron, plus swinging standards and a couple beautiful ballads. Favorite track: Cycles.
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1.
Cycles 07:46
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2.
Next 05:30
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3.
Murtabop 06:32
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4.
Ballad for Andy 08:44
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5.
Marilyns Dilemma 06:15
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6.
Hurry Up and Wait 05:20
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7.
What Da' Funk! 08:06
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8.
The End of A Love Affair 06:42
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9.
With Full Heart and Teary Eyes 05:16
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10.
People Will Say We're in Love 06:40
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about

Paint a Picture, Tell a Story is a culmination of Chako’s true mindset of making a unique statement musically. He takes special care in the flow, the instrumentation, and the message he hopes to bring the listener by introducing them to intriguing and compelling compositional transitions and cohesive story-telling.

Chako’s ability to transport the listener and truly elucidate the subject matter of the composition is the cornerstone of Chako’s continuous success in the industry. Many guitar players are described with adjectives such as: amazing technique, chops, and incredible articulation. Chako represents the next level of guitar player. Not only does he exhibit fiery and passionate attack, amazing technique and rapid-fire chops, but he combines years of maturity and the ability to look deep within himself to pull out just the right moments of technique that compliment the presentation, not just a cluttered succession of notes. Like the master composers before him, Chako brings out the inner beauty of writing skills and the reflective, emotive side of jazz. - Kari Gaffney, Kari-On Productions

The artist says in the liner notes to the original CD release in 2007:

“The title of this CD is inspired by my approach to the guitar and music. It echos the kinds of comments I’ve gotten from other musicians about my playing. I’ve been told over the years on more than one occasion, “ . . . you paint a picture . . . “ or, “ . . . your solo tells a story . . . “, and each time I hear that, I take heart that my musical goal has been achieved. I contrast those comments with: “ . . . nice lick! . . . “ or, “ . . . you have amazing technique! . . . “. For while most players are pleased to know that their technique is admired, the more important aspect of one’s playing is, do you SAY anything! Do you have a style that is significant and your own? This is what I aspire to.

Each time I put together a CD, I think long and hard about making a unique statement, which tunes to include, in what order to present them, the instrumentation, etc. I have always done this, but I hope this CD in particular exemplifies that idea, and satisfactorily displays the culmination of my recording, composing, and playing experience. I hope for you, the listener, it paints a picture, or tells a story . . .

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released December 23, 2022

Delfeayo Marsalis; Don Byron; Greg Lyons; Christy Smith III; Mark DeRose

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In a pro career spanning 40 years and five countries, USA guitarist Greg Chako has released 14 albums and been the subject of a documentary called, “An American Cat in the Lion City.” He lived in the Far East for 17 years, where he evolved into a masterful, expressive composer with rich story telling abilities. His style merges Mainstream, Hard Bop, Latin & World music. ... more

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