James Birkett (guitar) & Bradley Johnston (guitar)
(Review
by Russell)
North east-based
guitarists James Birkett and Bradley Johnston have been working together for
some time as a duo and have recently released their first CD recording. Together comprises thirteen tracks, of
which eleven were composed or recorded by iconic figures in the history of
jazz. Two compositions are the duo’s – Blues
for BJ (comp.J.Birkett) and James
Waltz (comp. B.Johnston).They stand comparison.
Sage
The sound balance
is excellent, recorded at Sage Gateshead by Dan Martin and mixed and mastered
by Adam Sinclair. Those familiar with the duo’s playing will recognise who’s
taking the solo on any given track. Those less familiar will be impressed on
first hearing and will want to search out the duo to hear them in concert.
Purchasing Together is a recommended
first step – James Birkett and Bradley
Johnston Together (JBBJ 1). Buy a
CD at a gig (be sure to get it signed, it is likely to become a collector’s
item) or contact the guitarists at: www.jamesbirkettmusic.com
and brad.believe@hotmail.co.uk.
Russell.
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