Bryant, Jimmy

Lightning-fingered guitarist Jimmy Bryant left an indelible mark in the world of country music, influencing players like James Burton, Buck Owens, and Albert Lee. But in actuality his dizzying, impossibly fast, and highly inventive improvisational style transcends all genres, including those of rockabilly, jazz, Western swing, and rock 'n' roll.

Put simply, if they haven't done so already, anyone who loves great music played by a musician of truly astounding ability should hear Bryant do his thing on runaway-freight train workouts like "Twelfth Street Rag," "Down Yonder," or "Georgia Boogie" - and then pick their jaw up off the floor.