David Becker - The Colour of Sound (2005)

Although guitarist David Becker gained his initial fame as a fusion-oriented guitarist, he has always been a well-rounded player. Early in his career he befriended guitarist/educator Joe Diorio when he attended the Guitar Institute in Hollywood. After knowing each other nearly 25 years, Becker and Diorio recorded a colorful duo set. Their explorations include both standards and Becker's originals, post-bop romps and spacier mood pieces. Most winning are the ways that Becker and Diorio consistently challenge each other and show no fear in stretching themselves. They make such familiar tunes as "All the Things You Are," "Stella By Starlight," and "Summertime" come alive. This superior recording rewards repeated listenings, for it is full of subtle creativity and a wide variety of emotions expressed by a pair of masterful guitarists.~The Color of Sound Review by Scott Yanow