Stylus Music proudly presents "A Tribute to JUDD PROCTOR (1931-2020)" 10pting 371

Here we have a second Judd Proctor CD from Stylus.

This time we look at the career of guitarist Judd Proctor whose absolute zenith was his recording of the theme from the Edgar Wallace thriller 'Backfire' during 1962. All Judd's six singles are included.

Judd was considered  to have the fastest left hand in the business and was always working from the 50s onwards, mostly in big bands. Before to signing to Parlophone in 1961 he was involved with arranger Ian Frazer in the '50 Fingers...5 Guitars' sessions for Decca. Working alongside Eric Ford, Don Sandford, Terry Walsh and Alan Weighell was a great platform for his skills.  Four of the tracks from that Decca LP are included as tracks 27-30 on this disc. It was a pity that Judd never realised a hit single, his solo 45s for Parlophone demonstrate his writing skills as well as his playing. The B side of his debut 'The Plainsman' was a superb piece of Western style guitar written by Judd as was the flip of 'Nola' known as 'Speakeasy'. Judd wasn't afraid to tackle the classics such as his reading of 'Rondo alla turk' plus superb twelve string work on 'Boots'.

Judd's debut LP for Morgan in 1968  is included in its entirety  with its more mellow vibe but enticing guitar melodies. The album was reissued in 1970 by the obscure Gemini label.

I am sure guitar fans everywhere will welcome this release,

1. Rio Grande  

2. The )Plainsman    

3. Palamino

4. Nola    

5. Speakeasy    

6. Clearway

7. Mad    

8. The Turk    

9. Backfire

10. It's Bluesy

11.  Boots

12. Better Late    

13. Cavaquinho    

14. Avan avocada

15. Santa Maria    

16. Kate Walk    

17. Tall Girl  

18. Fabiola    

19. Fruity

20. Guitars Galore

21. Chelsea Cat  

22. La Gamba    

23. Red Paper    

24. Sweet Wahine    

25. Sounds of Mars

26. Janie  

27. Night Train

28. Hot Toddy  

29. A Summer Place theme    

30. Swingin' Shepherd Blues