Giants Barry Greene

• 1 Backtrack 09:39
• 2 Unit 7 07:14
• 3 Green Street 03:54
• 4 Question and Answer 12:49
• 5 SOS 06:44
• 6 My One and Only Love 03:02
• 7 Mugshot 05:51
• 8 In Her Room 06:29
• 9 Jingles 06:10
• 10 El Hombre 06:41
• Total Runtime 01:08:33

Info for Giants

Giants is jazz guitarist Barry Greene's most fully realized recording to date—a powerful tribute to the players who shaped his musical voice, including Pat Martino, Grant Green, Wes Montgomery, and Russell Malone. Spanning organ trio, modern ensemble, and solo guitar settings, the album reflects a lifetime of deep immersion in the jazz tradition, delivered with authority, swing, and an unmistakable personal voice. With Pat Bianchi on B3 organ and drummer Ulysses Owens Jr., Greene captures the raw energy and soulful drive of the classic organ trio. The broader sound palette of his quintet setting with David Kikoski on piano, Steve Nelson on vibraphone, bassist Marco Panascia, and Owens, yields richly textured performances that balance fire, lyricism, and harmonic depth. More than a tribute, Giants is a statement—an artist at the peak of his powers honoring the lineage while speaking unmistakably in his own voice.

"Monster chops, soulful feel, full/rich classic jazz tone, and virtuosic harmonic techniques establish him as a top-tier guitarist." (Benedetto Guitars)

Barry Greene, guitar
David Kikoski, piano (tracks 2, 4, 5, 7, 8)
Steve Nelson, vibraphone (tracks 2, 4, 5, 8)
Pat Bianchi, Hammond B3 organ (tracks 1, 3, 9, 10)
Marco Panascia, bass (tracks 2, 4, 5, 7, 8)
Ulysses Owens Jr., drums (except track 6)

Recorded October 17-18, 2025 by Chris Sulit at Trading 8's Recording Studio
Mixed & mastered by Dave Darlington at Bass Hit Productions, New York City
Produced by Ulysses Owens Jr.

Barry Greene
Jazz guitarist Barry Greene is known for his swinging time feel, rich tone, and deeply melodic approach to improvisation. His playing reflects a lifelong immersion in the jazz tradition, combining technical command with warmth, lyricism, and musical clarity. Greene has released numerous critically praised recordings, including Resurgence, Sojourner, At Home, The Other Side, Urban Jazz, Urban Jazz II, and In the Meantime, documenting a broad range of modern jazz settings.

Throughout his career, Greene has recorded and performed with an impressive roster of artists, including Pat Bianchi, David Kikoski, Steve Nelson, Paul Bollenback, Gene Bertoncini, Danny Gottlieb, Adam Nussbaum, Mark Whitfield, Rodney Jones, Dave Stryker, Reuben Rogers, Joel Frahm, Seamus Blake, and Ulysses Owens Jr., among many others. These collaborations highlight his versatility and deep connection to the language of jazz.

Equally influential is Greene's work as an educator and author. He is the creator of Barry Greene Video Lessons (BGVL), a globally respected online learning platform used by thousands of jazz guitarists worldwide. His instructional materials—published by Mel Bay and in multiple digital formats—are widely regarded for their clarity, depth, and musical relevance.

After a long and distinguished tenure at the University of North Florida, where he has served as Professor of Jazz Guitar since 1995, Greene is now entering a new chapter—devoting more time to recording, performing, and expanding BGVL. His ongoing work continues to inspire players at every level, reaffirming his place as one of today's most respected voices in jazz guitar.

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