This week, we welcome guitarist Rich Goldstein into our WHUS studio for a live interview and performance. Rich plays in the classic hard bop style of Wes Montgomery. If you are in the Hartford area this week, I urge you to come down to Black Eyed Sally's, Thursday evening April 30 to see and here Rich's annual tribute to Wes. If you can't make that, Rich will be back at Sally's on May 11 with pianist Andrew LaVerne for another great jazz jam. Here, Rich shows off his new Gibson L4 on a beautiful solo rendition of Polka Dots and Moonbeams. In addition we hear some cuts off of Rich's album Comin' From Montgomery, and other tunes keeping with tonight's theme. Rich's CD is currently in limited release. eMail Rich if you are interested in purchasing a copy at goldsteinguitar@yahoo.com (or just let him know you dig his playing)

Polka Dots and Moonbeams * Rich Goldstein * performed live

Minor Tragedy * Rich Goldstein * Comin' From Wes

Autumn Leaves * Stanley Jordan * Stolen Moments

If I Should Lose You * Joe Diorio * Bonito

The Green Thumb * Rich Goldstein * Comin' From Montgomery

Blu Hindu * Fareed Haque * Flat Planet