Anyone here into Chet Atkins?

[rhudson]

Originally Posted by newdrew136

Anyone out there with suggestions on "Required Listening" Chet's CDs to pick up too?

Thanks!
Andy

Chet recorded and released over 100 albums in his career. His last solo project was "Almost Alone." Mostly nylon string. I listen to it a lot. "Neck and Neck" with Mark Knopffler is another good one, as is "The Day Fingerpickers Took Over the World" with Tommy Emmanuel, "Standard Brands" with Lenny Breau, "Chet Atkins, CGP" - There's just no place to stop.

After Chet's passing, his estate released a 2 CD set called "Solo Sessions," which was a compilation of Chet's own private recordings. Very intimate, almost like a private concert by the world's greatest guitarist.

[815C]

The album "Chester and Lester" that Chet Atkins made with Les Paul is a greast one.

I was in a Circuit City in Nashville several years ago and there stands Chet Atkins, alone, chomping a cigar, and looking a stereos. I timidly walked over and said something like, "Hello Mr. Atkins, I'm a guitar player and an admirer of your music." He just gave me this look like, "Get away from me boy - you bother me." It was a bit of a let down to say the least. Anyway, I still really dig his playing.

[MadeintheUSA]

i want to cry..................then i go blow my nose and try to learn a trick or two...well more than one or two

[blues_traveller]

another link to the great chet atkins music is http://acousticpower.com/
There are also a lot of songs of Tommy Emmanuel
You have to download powertab editor 1.7 first

[Newland]

I highly recommend the DVD 'Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed at the Bottom Line,June 22,1992' Not only for the quality guitar playing,but for the sheer entertainment value of the whole production.

[815C]

Originally Posted by Newland

I highly recommend the DVD 'Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed at the Bottom Line,June 22,1992' Not only for the quality guitar playing,but for the sheer entertainment value of the whole production.

Whatever became of Jerry Reed? He was a pretty good picker. I haven't heard anything by him, about him, etc. for a long long time.

[Heliman]

Originally Posted by 815C

I learned a couple Chet Atkins arrangements ("I Saw The Light", and "Salty Dog") about 30 years ago. So now I figure its time to work up Chet song #3. I'm working up "I Am A Pilgrim". I don't know where I got the tab, it was just in my old music stack.

Working up this tune really gives me an appreciation for his arrangements. I think I'd like to work up some more.

Can anyone recommend a good resource for learning his arrangements?

Thanks.

It's interesting that you are looking for Chet's stuff. Recently I purchased the following from www.cduniverse.com:

- DVD Chet Atkins - Rare Performances 1955-1975 ($20.09)
- DVD Chet Atkins - Rare Performances 1976-1995 ($20.09)

Man, they are great!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

http://www.cduniverse.com:/sresult.a...H_INFO=1000635

Other Chet Atkins CD's. etc.:

http://www.cduniverse.com:/sresult.a...&altsearch=yes

Sorry, but I have no sources for instructional material.

Respectfully yours,

Heliman

[Jeff M]

Great guitarist

[rgregg48]

If anyone is interested in the Chet Atkins Appreciation Society (CAAS)
and their annual convention, e-mail me "off list"
its 100% players and their familys and is held every july.

Rick

[GerryNelson]

http://freddie.spb.ru/music/instrumental/chet_atkins/ for streaming Chet

http://www.angelfire.com/music2/blackmack/american.html for tabbed Chet


Enjoy!

[beach bob]

Originally Posted by mel singer

Does anyone know of any Chet Pickers or Chet Teachers. I live in the Miami-Ft Lauderdale Florida Area

Mel,

One of the guys that runs Premier Guitars (aka Music & More) in Davie FL is supposed to be a wonderful Chet / Merle Travis style teacher. Unfortunately I'm an hour north so I haven't taken lessons from him myself. I think he'd be an excellent resource; btw it's a great guitar shop, & really nice guys work there... Steve Wildey is the guy's name; call em or email or whatever, I'm sure they'll take care of you.

Premier Guitar - lessons page

Best of luck

[mel singer]

thanks for the info about Premier in Davie

[ME@VT]

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME.

I never have to search again.

[beach bob]

Mel, no problem

[Jeffery_Doty]

Originally Posted by rhudson

Go to http://www.frettedinstrumentsnyc.com/. There is enough Chet Atkins (and others) there to last you a lifetime.

Hello,

What program do I use to open these files? I can't seem to make the tab links work.

Thanks for the help.

Jeff