Well, Krunchy, I imagine
East To Wes was probably her best work, but I too am exploring other recordings. I'll send you a report.
Since I have you set up for the kill
, better sit down for this one. Same German TV concert with Barbara Dennerlien, Emily accompanying the singer Kim Parker. It is, most musicians know, more difficult to play with feeling slow than fast. Everyone can examine your performance through a microscope. It becomes quality over quantity.*
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzSDPLyPpfI
How she could accompany that performance solo without the bass the usual Jazz guitar has, I will never know. She makes up for it with heart, I guess. And a ton of talent. Barbara must have respected Emily. The performance of
My Latin Brother was the final selection of the concert. If you notice a few glitches, she was reported to be pretty high that night.
Talent does run in families; Kim Parker had two stepfathers. Charlie Parker and Phil Woods!
*To illustrate, here is a flashy exhibition by one of the greatest Jazz guitarist ever, George Benson. Great, but I like what Emily did better. Both done about the same time. I swear to God it sounds like George is being influenced by John McLaughlin here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn27IcAapPI