Album of The Week; Matt Munisteri's "Still Runnin' Round in The Wilderness" (Patreon)

Matt Munisteri is one of my absolute favourite current Jazz/Roots musicians, he has it all from incredible guitar chops and genius chord work, to fantastic singing and arranging skills. He's also a true historian of this music and a genuine carrier of the torch, especially when it comes to pre-war jazz and swing. He's also a real raconteur and a great laugh. I'm lucky to have spent a fair bit of quality time with him and it's like meeting an older Brother you've not seen in years. An incredibly gifted and warm man.This album is an ode to the songs of a great, and often forgotten composer named Willard Robison. Matt brings them to life with his arrangements and the stellar musicianship of his band.

Check out the solo at 2:25 into the tune above.. that swing feel!.. that pocket!.. those lines.. liquid gold 👌🏻

Give the whole record a listen, but I'll include a couple of my favourites below;

"Truthful Parson Brown" (killer blues piece);https://youtu.be/Db2Otl51Up4?si=oUqqmHwvZ_gM3ZNj

"Little High Chair-man" (beautifully sweet ballad with crazy chord moves and heart-warmingly beautiful lyrics);

https://youtu.be/H24OGym0ouM?si=j9Ia1bvy5PoEWG7i

"Taint' so" (dramatic and clever);

https://youtu.be/H24OGym0ouM?si=j9Ia1bvy5PoEWG7i

"Cottage For Sale" (if Ray Charles played guitar.. wicked tone on this Blues ballad);

https://youtu.be/lFHet5iGWEM?si=04RCBFomdRLjkfvD

I'd highly recommend searching Matt out on YouTube, it's a rabbit hole you won't be sorry you went down!