Among the top jazz guitarists of all time, Grant Green's influence has been strongly felt in many genres, from hip-hop to Acid Jazz. His funky, natural, single-note runs and repetitive, double-stop blues stylings are instantly recognizable -- few other guitarists have claimed such a distinct sound. From his early days as a sideman with Lou Donaldson and Jack McDuff, Green always helped make even the corniest standards groove to his rhythmic playing, though he shone brightest when al...  [+]