Artist: Howard Roberts
Genre: Jazz
Howard Roberts was an American jazz guitarist who became one of the most respected and prolific session guitarists in Los Angeles. His jazz recordings showcased his sophisticated harmonic approach and technical mastery, while his session work contributed to countless pop, rock, and television recordings. Roberts developed innovative guitar pedagogy and founded the Guitar Institute of Technology (now Musicians Institute). His albums, including 'The Velvet Groove' and 'H.R. Is a Dirty Guitar Player,' demonstrated his range from straight-ahead jazz to more experimental approaches. Roberts' influence extended beyond his recordings through his educational work, shaping how subsequent generations learned guitar. His combination of jazz artistry with commercial success made him a model for versatile modern guitarists.
Howard Roberts vinyl records (4)
HOWARD ROBERTS Equinox Express Elevator (1975 UK 10-track LP on a black Impulse label - Cryptic Jazz Fusion recorded with Dave Grusin [organ] Mike Wofford [electric piano] Ed Michel [synth] Diana Lee [vocals] Jerry Scheff [electric bass] &Mayuto Correa [percussion]. The gatefold picture sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl appears barely played IMPL8004) Track Listing: A1 Unfolding In 5:13 A2 Timelaps 1:51 A3 T T T T 4:43 A4 Growing Natural Concern 3:53 A5 2dB Eyes Of Blue 2:03 B1 (The Single) (On This Side) 3:03 B2 Real Freak Of Nature Historical Monument 3:21 B3 Slam 5:34 B4 Harold J
£23.00 used
HOWARD ROBERTS The Real Howard Roberts (1978 US 7-track LP on the black on white Concord Jazz label with the guitarist joined by Ross Tompkins [piano] Ray Brown [bass] & Jimmie Smith [drums] pasted picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl appears barely played CJ-53) Track Listing: A1 Dolphin Dance 5:25 A2 Darn That Dream 4:51 A3 Lady Wants To Know 3:56 A4 Parking Lot Blues 5:44 B1 Gone With The Wind 5:27 B2 Serenata 5:55 B3 Angel Eyes 8:16
£14.00 used
HOWARD ROBERTS Mr. Roberts Plays Guitar (1981 Japanese issue of the 1957 10-track mono LP picture sleeve reproducing the original album artwork with small deletion saw cut with The Verve Story English insert. the sleeve has some minor edgewear while the vinyl looks barely played UMV2673) Track Listing: Seranata Burlesca I Hear A Rhapsody The Innocents Ah Moore Indiana Indian Summer Jillzie My Shining Hour Polka Dots And Moonbeams An Orchid For Miss Sterling
£23.00 used
HOWARD ROBERTS Good Pickins (1980 Japanese issue of the 1959 10-track mono LP picture sleeve with Immortal Jazz company insert. The heavy cardstock sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & vinyl looks barely played MV2677) Track Listing: A1 Will You Still Be Mine 4:23 A2 When The Sun Comes Out 4:15 A3 All The Things You Are 2:42 A4 Lover Man 4:25 A5 Relaxin At Camarillo 5:47 B1 Godchild 4:45 B2 Easy Living 4:05 B3 Between The Devil And The Deep Blue Sea 2:40 B4 The More I See You 4:12 B5 Terpsichore 4:50
£27.00 used