DANNY WEIS: Sweet Spot

Danny Weis

Sweet Spot

© 2005 Marshmellow Records (634479168468)

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Smooth Guitar Jazz and R&B

tracks

1 Sweet Spot
2 Turn It Up
3 Cat's Meow
4 Country Licks (interlude)
5 Angel's Flight
6 Apricot Brandy (interlude)
7 Graham Street Shuffle
8 What Would It Take
9 Funk Tracks
10 Inglewood
11 East Of The Sun
12 Dinner At Nine
13 It's About Time
14 Gun Slinger
15 Somewhere Over The Rainbow
16 Keep The Faith

notes

In 1963 Danny Weis co-founded classic rock group Iron Butterfly in San Diego, California. On his first solo album, Danny lays down his signature funky guitar licks over original smooth jazz and R&B instrumental compositions. Recorded with care at Phase One Studios in Toronto, Sweet Spot delivers a dynamic and compelling musical listening experience.

SWEET SPOT, featuring 16 tracks, is a guitar based instrumental album showcasing the sweet guitar of Danny Weis. Danny was taught guitar by his dad Johnny, a well known country jazz guitarist who performed with Grand Ole Opry stars Johnny Cash and Tex Ritter. At home, renowned jazz guitar legend Barney Kessel was a frequent visitor as he and Danny's dad would jam together. These early influences formed the foundation of Danny's unique, funky, rhythmic style.

Danny has played and recorded with The Everly Brothers, Burton Cummings, The Rascals, Lou Reed, Alice Cooper, Melissa Manchester and more. In 1979 he appeared as Bette Midler's guitarist in the film "The Rose" , based on the life of Janis Joplin. As bandleader and guitarist for the movie's soundtrack, he received a platinum album award.

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  • The promised delivered....
    author: Vince DeLucia

    I am a fan of two of Rock's most under rated but stellar guitarists: Moby Grape's Jerry Miller and Rhinoceros' Danny Weis. I first heard Danny while he was a member of one of my all time fave Rock bands, Rhinoceros. I saw him at the Fillmore East in 1969 with Rhinoceros and I have been a fan ever since. I had just bought the lp back in '69 when I saw they were booked at the Fillmore and I high-tailed it down to the box office to get my ticket. Danny is a funky, smooth and lyrical guitarist. You could hum his solos and I often do. As a guitarist myself I am very much a fan of his lean but substantial style. "Sweet Spot" is not so much in the "direct in your face" style of Rhinoceros but those roots show through in his playing. His tonality is very much the same as it was back then but it has blossomed quite a bit...although fans of Rhinoceros will remember his jazz forays with "Satin Dolls" and his formidable 'chicken pickin'" with "SugarFoot Rag". I have waited a long time for follow up from all of the former members of Rhinoceros. After all they are on my top Five List of the Greatest Rock Bands Ever....and I mean that.... Vince Lucie, CT. USA

  • sweet spot
    author: azara

    i really the enjoyed the cd with the nice variety of guitar pieces. this is my first cd by this artist.

  • sweet spot
    author: chip filbry

    I work @ Tom Anderson Guitarworks. Danny plays our guitars and I'm proud that he is. I started playing drums to Iron Butterfly albums in 1968. I've been playing guitar on our church worship team and Danny has inspired me again. Thanks.

  • Great recording
    author: Mike Evans

    I remember Danny Weis from Rhinoceros days and have always admired his guitar playing. This recording shows he has continued to develop significantly as a musician and is comfortable with a wide variety of styles. Impressive recording, I like it!

  • this is a well crafted album!
    author: Mark Fisher

    Sweet Spot is a great listen. I’m not generally the biggest fan of instrumental music but Weis has enough talent and creative prowess to hold your attention pretty well for nearly an hour. If they ever do the G3 tour again, Weis has my vote for the ticket. This is an unexpectedly wonderful album.

  • Guitar-centric smooth jazz that rides curves in chord progression extraordinaril
    author: j-sin

    Guitar-centric smooth jazz that rides curves in chord progression extraordinarily well. “Sweet Spot” hits the right notes time in and time again. Danny Weis was taught guitar by his father Johnny, a well-known country jazz guitarist himself who gigged with Johnny Cash and Tex Ritter among others. His guitar playing is top-notch and he boasts some good songwriting skills as well.

  • Fantastic Record
    author: Simon Petrelli

    I highly recommend this record to any one who enjoys smooth jazz & blues yet appreciates quality recordings. Too much smooth jazz is filled with programmed horns and cheesy triton sounds, however this record is a true musical creation with REAL live instruments & soulful melodies throughout. To give sweet spot anything less than 5 stars would be crazy.

  • Listen again and again!
    author: Bob Johnson (Funkdawgs)

    This CD was a pleasant surprise amongst all the music hype out on the market today. A refreshing take with tasteful guitar solos throughout by Danny, he's got the the chops. Also the music production was outstanding, a great set running from smooth to grit to hard-nose. Well done!!

  • Awesome sounding CD
    author: Donny D

    The songs are fantastic! The sound of the recording is incredible! With out a doubt, this album has quickly become one of my favorites. I love it!

  • Not leaving my CD player.
    author: Josh LeRock

    I love how this guitar player sets various moods yet keeps it smooth! I really enjoyed this record and it's not leaving my CD player for a very long time!

  • Amazing Sound Quality
    author: Josiyah James

    This is a great addition to my jazz collection. I am happy that i ordered Sweet Spot it's such a great sounding CD the sound quality is top notch! My favorite tracks are tracks, 1,3,5,8,12,13 7 16! Great Jazz and R&B.

  • Amazing Sound Quality
    author: Josiyah James

    This is a great addition to my jazz collection. I am happy that i ordered Sweet Spot it's such a great sounding CD the sound quality is top notch! My favorite tracks are tracks, 1,3,5,8,12,13 7 16! Great Jazz and R&B.

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