Reviewed by Steve Best

New Jersey native guitarist Keith may be a hitherto unheard of name here in the UK but in the US he is quickly making waves after opening for the likes of Denver And The Mile High Orchestra and impressing mightily with his extraordinarily skilful acoustic playing - and I don't use the term lightly, believe me. This guy is truly awesome, trust me, and on this instrumental record, which was mainly inspired by the biblical account of Solomon's overseeing the construction of the temple in 2 Chronicles, Keith gets plenty of opportunities to let rip with a series of death-defying runs which will fascinate and enthral even those who are not guitar aficionados. Opener "Presider's Chair" sets the scene with some classy acoustic, while the heat really turns up with the title track. Watch out also for "Wind Chase" and stunning versions of traditional hymns "Amazing Grace", "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus". This guy really displays breathtaking technique. If you're looking for a quality instrumental set look no further.

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