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ALAN HOLDSWORTH / GORDON BECK ~ WITH A HEART IN MY SONG
JMS 044 (Barcode: 3129679004427) ~ UK ~ Jazz

Recorded: 1988 Released: 1988

This is a brilliant duo album by British guitarist / composer Allan HoldsworthFind albums by this artist and keyboardist / composer Gordon BeckFind albums by this artist, one of several albums they recorded together. The album presents seven original compositions, five by Beck and two by Holdsworth, with two of the tracks being solo pieces, one each by the duo members. The album was recorded in the USA and was produced by Holdsworth.

Starting with the late 1970s Holdsworth and Beck recorded many albums for the French OwlFind albums on this label (owned by Jean-Jacques PussiauFind albums by this artist) and JMSFind albums on this label (owned by Jean-Marie SalhaniFind albums by this artist) labels, both of which were vastly important on the European Jazz scene at the time and released superb albums of the highest quality.

This album presents the more romantic / lyrical side of their musical personas, as well as their amazing technique and composing depth. The music is all melody based, and the wonderfully crafted compositions are ideal vehicles for both musicians to spread their wings as performers / soloists, although this album emphasizes mostly their wonderful mutual understanding and camaraderie. The music is soaked in synthesizer sounds, since Holdsworth uses mostly guitar synthesizer and Beck uses synthesizer keyboards.

Overall, this is a wonderful piece of the Holdsworth and Beck recording legacies, which although perhaps less celebrated, is definitely worth being discovered and deserves an honorable place in every serious British Jazz collection.
Updated: 04/06/2025Posted: 04/06/2025CD 1 Recommend To A Friend

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