Album review: Benet McLean - Green Park

Benet McLean (violin); Duncan Eagles  (tenor sax); Liam Dunachie (piano/organ); Rio Kai (bass); Zoe Pascal (drums)

I reviewed McLean's previous album The Bopped and the Bopless in 2016 and, just as I was impressed then, I am equally taken with his latest offering.

In this pared down ensemble Benet once again excels. A technique and tone that covers the whole nine yards from Venuti and Grappelli to Jean-Luc Ponty, Jerry Goodman and beyond, he hits the spot with every masterful stroke of the bow.

With Eagles sharing front-line duties, Dunachie alternating between piano and organ, Kai and Pascal fuelling the engine this is a band that  crosses the genres with ease. One to check out HERE. Lance

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