John Cratchley
I found this album whilst searching for music by Derek Bailey...don't you just rejoice at where BC can take you?
This is very,very special...an homage but also a very personal and esoteric musical offering...g.e. says it is "one of a kind" and,therefore,more of a blessing for its rarity,I think...
There is not an idea,not a construct,not a note or phrase that doesn't feel both absolutely right or necessary...
Some music (and it is rare) is immediate in its effect,I find, and this album just lodged itself in my psyche instantaneously...
You can hear some of his guitar playing with both Nels and Alex Cline (on Cryptogramophone) but I think if you don't already know his work,you need to check g.e.out as soon as you can!
Favorite track: the doctor is out (for lester bowie).