JOHN ETHERIDGE - CHRIS GARRICK

TOUR DATES

Jan 27th Croughton, Nth Hants
Jan 29th May Hill, Glocs.
Feb 6th Gretton, Northamptonshire
Feb 7th Hannington, Northamptonshire
Feb 10th Hemswell & Harpswell, Notts
Feb 11th Long Sutton, Notts
Feb 12th Welbourne, Notts
Feb 13th Frampton, Notts

John and Chris Garrick have been associated for many years -starting with the Sweet Chorus project and concurrently in duo.
Their first album was "Dimming of the Day " (see reviews below) and now comes the second offering "Men on Wire".
The duo provides a feast of interplay ,improvisation and eclectic repertoire .Both players make extensive use of looping and other effects-creating exotic tapestries of sound,almost orchestral at times ,yet can seamlessly switch to the most acoustic sound. They can evoke Reinhardt and Grappelli and then summon up the spirits of the electric avant-garde, atmospheric and hypnotic.They can roar, seduce, whisper. Jazzwise described their relationship as "one of the most potent in European Jazz".


1. MERCY STREET
2. Mbunduza
3. ALFIE
4. Undecided
5. GRAN TORINO
6. Blue Moon
7. James
8. Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most
9. THE LITTLE WONDER
10. Lets Fall I*n Love
11. Men Of Wire
12. Love Of My Life


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CHRIS GARRICK/JOHN ETHERIDGE - MEN OF WIRE (DYO25)
Chris Garrick : violin / John Etheridge : Guitars

Men Of Wire



Dave Gelly. The Observer. wrote:
Thirteen violin-and-guitar duets may not sound like an exciting proposition, but this is a most remarkable album. The range of expression, originality of ideas and boldness of execution puts it in a class of its own. Etheridge has been called 'one of the best guitarists in the world ' by no less a figure than Pat Metheny, and on this showing that's the plain truth. Garrick, a former prodigy, can swing with the best of them, but there's also warmth, lyricism and a lot of wit. The programme is inspired, too, with themes by everyone from Duke Ellington to William Walton, by way of Ennio Morricone.

Northern Echo wrote:
Virtuoso performances here from two extremely talented performers performing on a variety of violins and guitars. Jazz is just one part of this wide ranging set which includes folk, classical and many other influences. It's simply stunning at times.

Birmingham Post wrote:
Etheridge is a guitarist for all seasons and all situations - whether reworking Frank Zappa or paying homage to Django Reinhardt.
Garrick is a violinist with a thoroughly personal voice on the instrument and the technique to be able to express it eloquently.
Together they work their way through a range of music from the majestic English folk of Richard Thompson's title track, to the delicacy of film themes from both William Walton and Ennio Morricone, the traditional Londonderry Air, some Astor Piazzola from his southern hemisphere answer to Vivaldi's Four Seasons and, of course, a couple of Hot Club of France tunes. Garrick.. a sensitive melodic touch and a wide range of timbre and emotional resonance. Etheridge, of course, delights on every level.

AT THE DIMMING OF THE DAY
Chris Garrick : violin / John Etheridge : various guitars

Chris Garrick



1. Dimming Of The Day
2. Touch Her Soft Lips And Part
3. CINEMA PARADISO
4. Londonderry Air
5. I'LL NEVER BE THE SAME
6. Invierno Porteño
7. THE GENTLE RAIN
8. Stormy Weather
9. LOVE ME TENDER
10. Don't Worry About Me
11. Come Sunday

12. Absinthe Minded
13. Tenessee Waltz

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