I have so much respect for Hank. Basically establishes and defines a whole style for decades, then dedicates himself to a completely different one in his later years.
HANK MARVIN the guitarist all players were inspired by, the man who started it all! I have NEVER heard him playt jazz before - SUPERB!! He is the reason I got a guitar and a few lessons then played along with him stood by my parents stereo. I would tune my guitar to the same as him and play along by ear to the tunes. Later I then taught my best friend how to play and he played rythm with me and we had a small band for a few years - ALL due to Hank. I went to one of his farwell shows , sat right at the front and the best moment of my life between tunes we had a chat about what I said above - he was impressed and a little flattered! Cheers Hank.
This is not an easy style to play. He does it very well. He is good example to all guitarist s. He keeps going forever, and learns new things, which is admirable.
Dear old Hank! Always smiling, whatever he's playing. Nice to see, too, that someone who has such a history is not stuck in the past but actually developing and moving forward with new techniques.
This is wonderful music with strong connections to Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stéphane Grappelli brought to life again by the indomitable, ex-Shadow man, Hank Marvin.
WOW Pure Magic I went to his Concert in Perth WA on Friday Night at Centre Stage Studios Yes agree there should be more people like Hank in this World so good because he Lives in WA so we folk Just admire him so much what a Pleasure to meet him and the other Band Members BRILLIANT thank you Hank for a Magical Evening and the Pleasure to Meet you of course we loved you when you Joined Cliff on his Tours as a Guest Artist when he Played in Perth Wa Bless you.
How refreshing to hear such an iconic guitarist being so down-to-earth and easy-going. A true, grafting musician who still enjoys his work and is still pickin' better than ever. Thank you Mr. Marvin