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Christian Vasseur & Charlie Beresford: Les Amoureuses

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by John Eyles
July 14, 2023

Having first made contact in 2008, after discovering each other's music, English-speaking Charlie Beresford and French-speaking Christian Vasseur, both guitarists, communicated with one another for several years, each keeping in touch with what the other was working on. During this period, Beresford was a member of the quartet Fourth Page and was also developing his links with cellist Sonia Hammond. As well as being a member of the musical collective O.E.S., Vasseur issued a steady flow of limited-edition recordings. Eventually, ...

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Beresford Vasseur: Beresford Vasseur

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by John Eyles
November 2, 2021

Guitarist and vocalist Charlie Beresford has reached the point where he needs no introduction; his recordings in the duo Beresford Hammond, the trio Beresford Hammond Hume, the quartet Fourth Page and the larger ensemble Crystal Moth have cemented his reputation as a musician who can successfully combine elements of folk with improv and make the results sound like a natural blend. Despite the ongoing success of the above-named groupings, Beresford has continued to expand his horizons, notably on the album ...