A virtuoso concerto (*originally intended for amplified or electric violin) combining elements of jazz, rock, Broadway, and Hollywood in the form of a classical concerto. Commissioned by Arthur Polson and CBC Radio.

"Duke Ellington recorded this album in Toronto on July 24th and 25th 1967, with two hand-picked groups of musicians. It was an altogether unusual event, another 'first' in a career distinguished by firsts... " - Stanley Dance, 1967, from the CD liner notes

Guitar Originals is a recording of original works from the 20th century for classical guitar, featuring the only CD recording available of the Sonata for Guitar by the distinguished Canadian composer Harry Somers.