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A Different Point Of View
Henk te Veldhuis
Bridge Guitar Reviews (Dutch
Guitar CD Review Website) October 2005
Landmarks
Pete Martin
Jazz UK September/October 2005
Landmarks
Sholto Byrnes. INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY, THE. May 1st 2005
Landmarks
Kenny Mathieson The
Scotsman April 2005
Fait Accompli
Dave
Kidman netrhythms.co.uk. October 2005
Fait Accompli
Dave Davies HiFi+
(issue 23) 2003
"Having enjoyed their 2001
debut recording Near The Circle (Caber Music 023), I was pleased to
see this their second release which is, to quote the sleeve notes
'the distillation of many miles of composition, rehearsal,
travelling and performance'. This tells since this is an even more
accomplished and wide-ranging set than their first release. Opening
with the title track, composed and led here by Malcolm MacFarlane,
it's a gentle, rolling introduction to their style as they trade the
tune between the members of the band. 'Dance of he Gypsy King' is a
flamenco influenced piece that really highlights the virtuosity of
this ensemble which features solos from four of the players, trading
licks but not competing for attention, each taking the tune a stage
forward. On gentler numbers like 'The Romance Within You' the group
achieve an almost orchestral feel as their picking gently both
carries and extemporises around the melody. More abstract, offbeat
numbers like 'Sidewardly Mobile' are carried off with equal aplomb.
All the tracks here are strong, and well programmed for forty
minutes of un-flashy, melodic enjoyment. The recording, as in the
first release is good with the players set in an arc between the
speakers and very much 'in the room'."
Near The Circle
John Fordham The Guardian April 2002
Near The Circle
Dave Davies HiFi+. 2002
Near The Circle
Kenny Mathieson. JAZZWISE. November 2001
Near The Circle
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