Good news: Grammy-nominated guitarist Rick Vito’s new album, Slidemaster, will be released on April 3, 2026. This album brings together Rick’s instrumental works performed exclusively on slide guitar, showcasing both new compositions and select previous releases that have been remixed and remastered. Standout tracks include interpretations of Peter Green’s “Albatross,” Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come,” as well as the original work “Vegas Jump.” Every track is a distinctive journey, crafted with finesse and implied storytelling.

Rick Vito is a phenomenal guitarist, and his impressive career is a testament to his profound talent. Overall, Slidemaster is a tribute to Rick Vito’s devotion to sharing the versatility of the slide guitar. What an opportunity to hear some of the best instrumentals played by one of the great instrumentalists around. This one is for those with impeccable taste, an abundance of discernment, and a spirit that yearns for a musical experience beyond the usual

Track Listing
1. Vegas Jump
2. Steel Away
3. The Big Beat
4. The Danger Zone
5. Ted Hot Baby
6. Albatross
7. Soul Shadows
8. Slide The Blues
9. A change Is Gonna Come
10. River of Blues
11. The Supernatural
12. Th Lord’s Prayer