Jim Campilongo
from Chewing the Gristle with Greg Koch Hosted by Jim Campilongo
Jim Campilongo's name is synonymous with "Telecaster-master". He is often found on lists of the finest musicians to ever touch a Tele, and with good reason, as his playing both stretches and dismantles any perceived boundaries of the instrument. Greg and Jim engage in a musical discourse about Jim's own journey, and of course, they talk telecasters! 6:57 - Jim’s new record “Two Guitars” - a duet album with Luca Benedetti - and the fun story behind its inception 15:05 - Jim’s early life in San Francisco, his formative years as a guitar player, and what drew him to the Telecaster 23:45 - Joining his first group, learning the ropes of jazz and swing, and how to jam within an ensemble 32:44 - Jim’s transition into a solo guitar player 45:39 - Jim’s early rig: amps, pedals, and geetars! 57:59- New York, New York! Jim’s time in the Big Apple - how was it, and how is it (as a guitarist)? Total Length: 74:20
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Jim Campilongo's name is synonymous with "Telecaster-master". He is often found on lists of the finest musicians to ever touch a Tele, and with good reason, as his playing both stretches and dismantles any perceived boundaries of the instrument. Greg and Jim engage in a musical discourse about Jim's own journey, and of course, they talk telecasters! 6:57 - Jim’s new record “Two Guitars” - a duet album with Luca Benedetti - and the fun story behind its inception 15:05 - Jim’s early life in Sa...
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- 6:57 Jim’s new record “Two Guitars” - a duet album with Luca Benedetti - and the fun story behind its inception
- 15:05 Jim’s early life in San Francisco, his formative years as a guitar player, and what drew him to the Telecaster
- 23:45 Joining his first group, learning the ropes of jazz and swing, and how to jam within an ensemble
- 32:44 Jim’s transition into a solo guitar player
- 45:39 Jim’s early rig: amps, pedals, and geetars!
- 57:59 New York, New York! Jim’s time in the Big Apple - how was it, and how is it (for a guitarist)
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