Phil Keaggy's first instrumental album is a groundbreaking piece of work for him as an artist, for the Christian music genre, and for instrumental guitar music in general. Full of emotional twists, meditative sounds, and world-influenced tonalities, The Master & the Musician stands as an oasis in an otherwise barren field of Christian instrumental music. Pieces like "Jungle Pleasures" and "Follow Me Up" are great works in their own right, Christian or otherwise. The excellent arrangement of "Amazing Grace" on the 1988 re-release features Keaggy's guitar sounding like bagpipes. An excellent work from an excellent musician. ~ Mark W.B. Allender, All Music Guide
Phil Keaggy is the best guitar player ever! I saw him in concert April 12 2008 in St. Paul. It was the Master & The Musician tour with a seven person band. The best concert I have ever been to. His music ministers to me and has ever since I was saved in 2002.
FYI:This albumn: The Master & The Musician was written and recorded by only one man.... Phil Keaggy. He wrote all the music-- he played all the instruments--that makes this a pretty incredible albumn. CHECK IT OUT