Pretty accurately describing his music as Derek Trucks and Robben Ford meeting Allan Holdsworth or Bill Frisell, Los Angeles area guitarist Allen Hinds’ new CD is entitled Fact Of The Matter, and is a virtually all instrumental, eleven track release. Hinds is a pro’s pro; his music has such a great feel to it. On the jazzier side, a track like “Rain” shows off an advanced harmonic sense, while on the ‘Fordian’ side, “Some Of This” displays his slightly hotter and heavier, yet still melodically evocative guitar lines. For a blues/rock trip, get on the “Onramp” and delve into a bevy of slide licks and seductive, wah-wah fused guitar muscle. What’s not to like here – well, nothing. Allen Hinds has done a great job with Fact Of The Matter; with an exciting and eclectic style, he’ll quickly pick up plenty of new fans. A native of Auburn, Alabama, Allen was exposed to blues and R&B at an early age. Moving into jazz and fusion in his teens, he attended Berklee College of Music and shortly after, moved to Los Angeles to attend Musician’s Institute. He has performed and/or recorded with jazz and R&B luminaries including Patti Austin, Mary J. Blige, Maya, Natalie Cole, Roberta Flack, Vince Gill and many, many others. On staff at the Musician’s Institute, Allen offers a musical blend of jazz, blues, and rock with a “grassroots” style. Being an active studio musician as well as live performer, he has currently written songs for Larry Carlton, Patti Austin and Jeff Kashiwa, as well as the long running T.V. show on CBS – “JAG”. His contributions were also heard on the “EFX” network this season. Using a variety of vintage guitars and amps, his main gear is a 1959 “historic” Gibson Les Paul, a 1962 Gibson SG, a “67 Telecaster, a “61 Les Paul Special and a ’62 Gibson 345. Hinds’ endorsements include Ernie Ball, Brian Moore guitars, Line 6, Bogner, B-Band, Xotic pedals, Xotic effects, and Gibson. He is hoping to find distribution or better, and would love to tour and ‘do his own thing’. – from “A Touch & Feel To Kill For” © Guitar 9 Records
Allen Hinds was raised in Alabama, exposed to blues early, trained in jazz, toured the world with top R&B and jazz artists. He's been on staff at Musician's Inst. In Hollywood for 20 years. Obvious influences include Robben Ford, Alan Holdsworth, but has developed a style purely his own. Harmonically rich without being too academic, soulful without sounding cliché'. Great tones as well as choice of notes. Melodies are the upmost importance in his songs and solos. A nice and pleasant change from the all too prevalent "shredders" or "new blues sensations". Check out more detailed info at allenhinds.com - from ALBUM NOTES © http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/allenhinds
ALLEN HINDS IS AN AMAZING, GIFTED GUITARIST WHO COMBINES INCREDIBLE TECHNIQUE WITH TONS OF SOULFUL BLUESY FEEL, COMPLETE WITH AN ARRAY OF GORGEOUS, LUSH, ORGANIC TONES AND SUPERB COMPOSITIONS FULL OF DEPTH, POWER & MELODY TO BACK UP HIS AWESOME FRETWORK. HINDS PAINTS BEAUTIFUL, DYNAMIC, DIVERSE "MUSICAL LANDSCAPES" WITH HIS BLUESY GUITAR BRILLIANCE. STYLE, CLASS AND MELODY ARE HIS NUMBER ONE RELIGION. A FANTASTIC NEW GUITAR GOD HAS ARRIVED AND HIS NAME IS ALLEN HINDS. THE "FACT OF THE MATTER" DISC IS AN UPLIFTING, COMPELLING, TOP-SHELF MASTERCLASS IN TONE, TECHNIQUE & FEEL. A VERITABLE MUSICAL ORGY OF PURE HEAVY GUITAR BEAUTY. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO FANS OF MICHAEL LANDAU, JEFF BECK, ERIC JOHNSON, SHAWN LANE, SCOTT HENDERSON, ROBBEN FORD, STEVE LUKATHER, FRANK GAMBALE, BRETT GARSED, GREG KOCH AND OTHER SIMILAR CALIBER WORLD-CLASS TOTAL GUITAR AXEMASTERS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE. © 2012 & BEYOND - GROOVEYARD RECORDS, INC.
I first heard Allen as part of Gino Vannelli's band and I was hooked. Allen gave a flawless performance and I knew anything he did would be great. Well, I wasn't disappointed. If you like a guitarist with taste, variety, great sound, and class, then you will like Allen's music. I really can't compare him to other guitarists- it wouldn't be fair to him since he has his own style and unique sound. I will say that he has plenty of chops but doesn't play endless fast runs as fast as he can to prove he can do it. He is seasoned and mature. There is a wide variety of songs on this project and you certainly won't get bored. Each track has something new to offer and "Left Field" is a fun, if not unexpected song that makes me want to ask the artist what inspired him to write it. Buy it!!! – from ***** “I first heard Allen as part of Gino Vannelli's band- fantastic!” October 18, 2012 By & © Steven D. Cooper © 1996-2013, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates http://www.amazon.com/Fact-Matter-Allen-Hinds/dp/B000CAEKXQ?SubscriptionId=AKIAJNW3SUXQYO4KKQIQ&tag=cdun09-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B000CAEKXQ
A great tapestry of guitar sounds on which to hang his chops on, Fact Of The Matter is a fine introduction to the music Allen Hinds. An all instrumental mixture of rock, country and the ‘quiet storm’ sound of smooth jazz, the eleven track CD features some fine backing players, who adeptly enhance Hinds’ cutting edge electric guitar sounds. A good example of just how well Hinds straddles musical genres can be heard on “Waltz For Tina”, with its tapered, circular melodic edge that borders on neoclassical rock fusion. Hinds also proves competent on piano keyboards and numerous other instruments but its his guitar work that lifts the set to its best moments. © http://www.mwe3.com/archive/july-august2005spotlight.htm
Allen Hinds has been an in-demand LA studio session guitarist for many years now and teaches at the world famous GIT department of Musicians Institute. This guy is a phenomenal player and really deserves more exposure. “Fact Of The Matter” is a great album covering many styles and genres. Buy Allen’s “Falling Up” album of which the great guitarist Jon Herington said, "Anyone interested in the state of the art of contemporary guitar playing will be happy they checked out Allen Hinds' Falling Up. Everything's there: the tones; the technique; the talent; and the soul." Check out Akira Jimbo’s “Mindscope” album featuring Allen with Abraham Laboriel and Michael Landau. Support gifted guitarists and real music [All tracks @ 320 Kbps: File size = 88.8 Mb]
TRACKS
1. FACT OF THE MATTER
2. ONRAMP
3. KAJUN
4. WALTZ FOR TINA
5. HMPH
6. SOME OF THIS
7. RAIN
8. TOSS IT BACK
9. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
10. YOU JUST GOTTA
11. LEFT FIELD
All tracks composed by Allen Hinds
MUSICIANS
Allen Hinds - guitar, keyboards, various
JV Collier – bass
Jeff Babko - keys
Dave Hooper - drums
Ronnie Gutierrez - percussion
BIO
A native of Auburn, Alabama, Allen was exposed to blues and R&B at an early age. Moving into jazz and fusion in his teens, he attended Berklee College of Music and shortly after, moved to Los Angeles to attend Musician’s Institute, where he has remained on staff to the present. Allen also teaches at a new school called Shepherd University where he teaches with Abraham Laboriel, Otmaro Ruiz and Jimmy Branley. Allen has a touch that most guitarists would kill for. Utilizing influences ranging from Wayne Shorter to the Beatles,Duane Allman to Alan Holdsworth.. his style is exciting and eclectic. He has performed and/or recorded with jazz and R&B luminaries including Patti Austin, Roberta Flack, BeBe and CeCe Winan, Randy Crawford, The Crusaders, Bobby Caldwell, James Ingram, Marilyn Scott, Eric Marienthal, Boney James, Marc Antoine, Gino Vannelli and many, many others. On staff at “Musician’s Institute”, Allen offers a musical blend of jazz, blues, and rock with a “grassroots” style. Although one might hear guitar influences like Ry Cooder to Pat Metheny, Robben Ford to Alan Holdsworth. Being an active studio musician as well as live performer, he has written songs for Larry Carlton, Patti Austin, Jeff Kashiwa as well as the long running T.V. show on C.B.S. “JAG”. His contributions were also heard on “Pawn Stars”,”Son’s of Guns”, “Sliced” and other cable shows. Allen has 4 c.d.s under his name, the latest, “Monkeys and Slides” features Jimmy Johnson, Reinhardt Melz, Jeff Babko, Dave Hooper, J.V. Collier, Oscar Seaton, Dennis Hamm, Matt Rohdi and others. Using a variety of guitars and amps, his main gear is an Xotic electric (Prosoundcommunications.com) a ‘59 “historic” Gibson Les Paul , 1964 Gibson ES 335, 1964 Gibson s.g. most guitars equipped with ThroBak pickups, a “69 Telecaster thinline, a variety of other starts, and Gibsons, dobro’s and acoustics. Amplifiers of preference have lately been vintage blackface Fender Deluxe Reverbs,Divided by 13, Roy Blankenship amps , Brad Jackson and Bogner amps …….and lot’s of pedals! Allen’s endorsements include Ernie Ball,Curt Mangan strings, Fulltone, Brian Moore guitars,Hermida, Line 6, Bogner, and Xotic pedals. © http://allenhinds.com/bio/
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