Bull's Eye!

The Sheryl Bailey 3 conjures the essence of the Grant Green/ Larry Young/ Elvin Jones band of the late '60s. Led by guitarist Sheryl Bailey, an Assistant Professor of Guitar at the esteemed Berklee College of Music, Bull's Eye! features nine new compositions and tightly woven improvisations from the trio. The group, as on their first CD, "The Power Of 3", features Gary Versace on Hammond B3 and Ian Froman on drums. Those not yet familiar with Bailey's guitar work should take heed of Joseph Taylor's words at Soundstage.com, "Bailey is the kind of guitarist who should enjoy a wide audience. She has the rare combination of accessibility and seriousness that often spells both popular success and critical acclaim. She has the technical skills and the writing ability. No other guitarist her age is close to being the fully formed artist she is today." Interestingly, a track from the disc, "Old and Young Blues" will be featured in the "Master Anthology Of Jazz Solos, Vol. IV" by Mel Bay in January of 2005.