"Long ago an American musical crossroads where jazz became a bluesy mix of funk and soul, St. Louis has inspired more than its fair share of musical innovators. A melting pot of styles, guitarists as influential and diverse as Chuck Berry and Grant Green have called the "Gateway City" home. Cup O' Joe is the debut offering from Joe Friedman, the latest guitarist to bring that city's sound to bear in his own unique way. Produced by drummer Neal Smith for his Nas Music label, Friedman has created a multi-textural portrait out of equal parts guitar wizardry and expressively soulful moods." - Elliot Simon, All About Jazz Cup O' Joe features: Joe Friedman - guitar George Colligan - Piano Peter Washington - Bass Neal Smith - Drums Renato Thoms - Percussion