It is hard to imagine two more appropriate guitarists to bring together for a tribute to the great than and . They're joined by two other veterans, violinist and bassist , for this exciting set recorded at the in New York City, though it has the intimate sound of a recording made in a small nightclub. Although this is obviously a salute to the partnership of with violinist , the approach is fresh due to interaction between the musicians and their frequently humorous solos. inserts a bit of pizzicato violin as the two guitar masters set the pace with for a rapid fire take of 's has long been a favorite of guitarists, so open this by themselves before they switch to the chugging rhythm made famous by the . The interplay between is incredible in the old chestnut The quartet finishes with a blazing interpretation of The only caveat about this terrific live session is the audience's insistence on regular enthusiastic applause as one solo gives way to the next, which results in drowning out the music itself. While the musicians likely appreciated the crowd's approval, it's a shame that they couldn't hold themselves in check until the conclusion of each performance. ~ Ken Dryden