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Wolfgang Muthspiel and Brian Blade: Friendly Travelers

Read "Friendly Travelers" reviewed by Jeff Dayton-Johnson

by Jeff Dayton-Johnson
April 13, 2007

Friendly Travelers is an attractive set of guitar and drums duets by two widely-traveled (and apparently friendly) musicians. Guitarist Wolfgang Muthspiel's ample use of overdubs, loops and other effects is endlessly entertaining and certainly prevents any ennui. This proliferation of guitar voices nevertheless also prevents the listener from focusing carefully on Muthspiel's musical personality. Though capable ...

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Wolfgang Muthspiel and Brian Blade: Friendly Travelers

Read "Friendly Travelers" reviewed by Mark F. Turner

by Mark F. Turner
March 15, 2007

A confluence of two creative minds merges into an inspiring work on Friendly Travelers. From Austria comes guitarist Wolfgang Muthspiel, who has garnered international praise in both classical and jazz music including his critically acclaimed Bright Side (2006 Material Records.) Joining him is Brian Blade, who is among jazz's top drummers: leader of Brian Blade Fellowship, ...