"Thanks for Bluesette and the clean ensemble playing all through the record. Nice tribute to the JAZZ GUITARISTS." -Toots Thielmans "Classy, cool, vituosic -- all these words describe an album that is a joy to hear." - Steven Rosenberg, Just Jazz Guitar "The writing is very inventive and the playing is superb." - Jimmy Bruno "I want more!" - Russell Malone Welcome to Carl Amundson.com and Modern Guitar Quintet.com Guitarists! is reviewed and Carl Amundson in interviewed by JazzGuitarLife.com The latest release from Carl Amundson and the Modern Guitar Quintet $12.00 PDF Mail order form Guitarists! is a tribute to the guitarists that have made an impact on Carl Amundson as a player and composer. From Oscar Moore (guitarist for the Nat King Cole trio) to Toots Thielemans (guitarist for the George Shearing Quintet before finding fame playing the harmonica) to Jim Hall, each guitarist's composition is arranged and performed by Carl Amundson and his group. All the guitarists whose composition is featured on this recording has touched and influence countless individuals through their playing, writing and teaching. This CD is a small token of Carl's, and many others, gratitude. Track List (click on title to play a sample) 1. I Told You I Love You, Now Get Out (Herb Ellis) 2. All Across the City (Jim Hall) 3. Walk, Don't Run (Johnny Smith) 4. Bluesette (Toots Thielemans) 5. Far Wes (Wes Montgomery) 6. Dirty Old Bossa Nova (Howard Roberts) 7. Nocturno (Laurindo Almeida) 8. Earth to Frank (Frank Mullen) 9. You're the One For Me (Barney Kessel) 10. Swing 59 (Charlie Byrd) 11. Kenya (Oscar Moore) 12. Motion (Jimmy Raney)

Guitarists! is the #1 cd at KUNR, Reno and continues to be on JazzWeek's radio chart after 6 weeks! Guitarists! is #22 on JazzWeek's radio chart and reviewed in JazzTimes! Guitarists! is in Just Jazz Guitar by Jack Wilkins! Here's an excerpt "nicely arranged by Carl... this is a well-presented CD with a lot of care and rehearsal put into it." Guitarists! is JazzWeek's #1 top add for 1/7/2004 and is being featured on Jim Wilke's top syndicated jazz program, Jazz After Hours! Guitarists! is getting rave reviews and great support from jazz radio. "Carl Amundson and the Modern Guitar Quintet's new CD is unique, imaginative and a superb tribute to some legendary guitarists. It's getting good airplay at WRHU." Bob Collins, The Jazz Cafe - WRHU Hempstead, NY The first review of Guitarists! is on All Music Guide. Guitarists! gets 4 stars. Here's an excerpt "... Highlights include the fantastic head arrangement on "Walk, Don't Run" and the gentle Latin strut of Oscar Moore's "Kenya", but really, there aren't any weak tracks on this very fine album." read more The North Pinellas edition of the Tampa Tribune has an article on Carl Amundson and the Modern Guitar Quintet. It will be posted here in the next few days.   New guitar ensemble scores and arrangments have been added on the download page