2007-07-05
Denver Westword By Solomon - Review - Listen Up
While it's evident that he honed his chops listening to Kenny Burrell and Wes Montgomery, Ben-Hur leaves his stamp on the disc without sounding too much like either one.
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Roni Ben-Hur, Keepin' It Open (Motéma). On his fifth album as a leader, Ben-Hur demonstrates his versatility as a jazz guitarist, whether he's playing a bossa, a ballad or a burner dedicated to his mentor, Barry Harris. While it's evident that he honed his chops listening to Kenny Burrell and Wes Montgomery, Ben-Hur leaves his stamp on the disc without sounding too much like either one. — Solomon
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