Ron Escheté - Homeward Bound (2003)

This album is dedicated in loving memory to George van Eps and Gene Harris with whom he played as a sideman on multiple albums, especially noted on the Concord label. It showcases the well-rounded expertise of 7-string jazz guitarist Ron Escheté as he explores 9 tunes ranging from jazz standards and contemporary compositions, including three of his own. Essentially the grouping revolves around a trio formation where Ron as the leader is backed by bassist Luther Hughes and drummers Jeff Hamilton (3 tracks) and Paul Kreibich (4 tracks). Overall, the album is quite a pleasant affair ideal for relaxation and worthy of multiple appraisals, whereby Ron's craftmanship can be further admired, Enjoy! 

REV JAZZ, 5637454850, 2003
Recorded 1998, 1999 & 2001 at Voice of the Arts Studio, Downey, California 

Musicians:
Ron Escheté - 7-String Electric Guitar
Luther Hughes - Acoustic Bass (except #4,8)
Paul Kreibich - Drums (#2,5,7,9)
Jeff Hamilton - Drums (#1,3,6) 

Tracks:
1. Ticket To Ride {John Lennon, Paul McCartney} (7:31)
2. Skating In Central Park {John Lewis} (5:17)
3. Mean Eugene {Ron Escheté} (6:30)
4. Your Samba {Ron Escheté} (3:22)
5. The Peacocks {Jimmy Rowles} (5:16)
6. It's The Talk Of The Town {Marty Symes, Al Neiburg, Jerry Livingston} (5:05)
7. Namely You {Gene De Paul, Johnny Mercer} (5:34)
8. Poor Butterfly {John Golden, Raymond Hubbell} (4:30)
9. Homeward Bound {Ron Escheté} (4:23) 

Total Time: 47:35 

Credits:
Producer - Ron Escheté
Engineer - Chuck Mitchell, Ken Givens
Art Direction - Stan Hollon