Scott Lindenmuth is a guitarist with few boundaries. Whether performing with his contemporary instrumental group the Scott Lindenmuth Group, playing jazz standards and originals with the Scott Lindenmuth Trio, or performing as a solo classical guitarist, Lindenmuth is expanding his reputation as a cutting edge composer, creative and intuitive improviser, and master technician.
Calling on his compositional skills, Lindenmuth wrote all of the music on the three Scott Lindenmuth Group recordings. On the 2004 release The New Beginning, Lindenmuth continues with seven new originals. These recordings have received rave reviews in many major publications, including a 4 1/2 star Down Beat review and selection to Jazziz magazines year end critics list. They have been featured on radio stations throughout the U.S., with sales in many countries around the world.
"Seattle's big secret ... this guy must be the local legend ... in the melodic tradition of Metheny ... Lindenmuth's talents as a composer and player should place him right alongside such contemporaries as Mike Stern, Scott Henderson and Frank Gambale."
-Bill Milkowski/Guitar World
"Shaping the future of electric guitar in technology, musicianship and composition ... a clear expansion into the more sophisticated jazz of the future ... Lindenmuth has superb control of the electric guitar and all of its intrinsic delicacies ... transports the experienced listener through the pioneering genres of rock and jazz."
"Special commendation for meritorious musicianship."
"Compelling concepts ... takes the listener to vivid destinations ... definitely on the buy list."
"Lindenmuth's technique on acoustic and electric guitars is quite incredible...you should hear this record...you'll be pleasantly surprised by Scott Lindenmuth's group."
"Lindenmuth is justifiably considered one of the finest guitarists in the greater Northwest ... sparkling, inventive, technically astute yet musically passionate."
-Tom Phalen/The Seattle Times
"Penalty Phase is a must have for fans of progressive instrumental jazz/rock as well as those who appreciate hot guitar playing."
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