Album Notes

Seven-string guitarist Dan Dowling's career as a jazz and blues artist has spanned three decades, performing at jazz festivals, on concert stages and in nightclubs as soloist and in combos ranging in size from duos to big bands.
Dan was a finalist in the Heritage International Jazz Guitar Competition in 1996 and was named "Best Unsigned Blues Artist" in 1995 by Nashville's Music City Blues Society.

Here is what some folks had to say about Dan's CD, Hide and Seek:

"A fine effort from guitarist Dan Dowling....Dowling's writing is strong throughout...clean, sparsely electrified tone and skillful blending of single line improvisation and traditional chord melody...an impressive introduction to the talents of Mr. Dowling." - Jim Fisch (20th Century Guitar)

"This album is a keeper for the jazz guitar lover....a treat for all of us who know and love the work of great guitarists. Dan has the touch and feel of the late George Van Eps, Barney Kessel, Jim Hall, Tal Farlow, etc....impressive guitar work." - Chuck Chelman (Tennessee Jazz & Blues News)

"Nicely constructed chord melody...showcases Dowling's command of harmonization...a fine musical effort." - Vince Lewis (Just Jazz Guitar)

"Guitarist Dan Dowling is another under publicized jazz stalwart...a solid soloist...nicely chosen phrases and elegant lines. His playing is tasteful, skilled, and sometimes adventurous...expressive solo playing." - Ron Wynn (Nashville Scene)

"The pleasure of making guitars is hearing them played like this! Superb arrangements. Superb playing. Superb CD." - Dale Unger (American Archtop Guitars)