Guitar Player – An Album of Contemporary Styles by Modern Masters (1976) Vintage 2LP Set

A remarkable anthology presented by Guitar Player magazine, this 1976 double-LP brings together some of the greatest guitarists of the era, showcasing an incredible range of contemporary styles.

Featuring jazz, blues, and fusion legends, the lineup includes:

🎸 Laurindo Almeida

🎸 Irving Ashby

🎸 John Collins

🎸 Larry Coryell

🎸 Herb Ellis

🎸 Barney Kessel

🎸 B.B. King

🎸 Joe Pass

🎸 Lee Ritenour

Tracks range from bluesy jams like Valdez in the Country (Lee Ritenour) and Guitar Player’s Blues (B.B. King) to sophisticated jazz cuts like Toronto Under the Sign of Capricorn (Larry Coryell) and Concusing My Tears (Almeida/Collins).

This set was conceived as a celebration of guitar artistry across styles — a must-have for jazz guitar fans and collectors of unique anthologies.

Condition

• Vinyl: Excellent condition, clean glossy surfaces (2 records)

• Cover: Very good, light handling wear

• Labels: Crisp MCA rainbow labels, intact

Details

• Label: MCA Records / Astor Records (Australia)

• Format: Double LP, Stereo

• Year: 1976

🎶 A rare collaborative anthology capturing guitar masters at their peak — perfect for fans of jazz, blues, and guitar history.

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