A studio pioneer and arguably the most innovative musician of his generation, Waukesha, WI native Les Paul created the solid-body guitar that bears his name. He was also a pioneer in the creation of multi-track recording and effects units. As a guitarist, he was an original jazz stylist who incoporated elements of blues, pop, and country. He started out recording with his own trio, but in the early '50s, the records he made with his wife Mary Ford, where she overdubbed several tracks of harmonized vocals, became huge pop hits. Enormously influential through both his musical and technological achievements, Paul continued to perform well into his eighties.
Les Paul & Friends - American made world played is an incredible album, it is in fact one of the very best recordings of 2005. Paul plays on every track. The quality and sound of this album is absolutely fantastic. Each performer digs deep to give their very best on each track. There is no doubt each contributor felt inspired to be in the presence of such an icon.
