Dave Stryker "Stryker With Strings Goes To The Movies"

To my ear, veteran guitarist Dave Stryker has always leaned in the direction of a pop-funk approach to his jazz style. I must say that I like this disc a lot and I'll tell you why. Stryker works here with strings and a full orchestra. And the arrangements are so well thought out that they enhance Stryker's leadership position. The songs are all themed from movies, many of which are action type thrillers. Hence we have themes from “You Only Live Twice”, “Shaft”, “Taxi Driver”, “Anatomy Of A Murder”, and even “The Sound Of Music”. Stryker is well up to the task of working with a full orchestra. Needless to say, this project comes off as quite illuminating.

Strikezone Records; 2025; appx. 61 min.