Poland was a better guitarist than Friedman.
You bet he is, and I get to see his Fusion band twice a month here in L.A. ( for the last 3 years) and I'm going again tonight.
If you ever have time go to this link. He's a monster guitar player who's only gotten better and better. His Bassist Robertino Pagliari plays 6 string Fretless Bass and he has Kofi Baker (Yes, Gingers Son)on Drums and they have it going on HARD!
http://www.chrispoland.com
Thanks for the link. I hear Poland, Friedman and Skolnick are going on tour together. I would like to see that one since I worship at the altar of Skolnick.