Steve Swallow - Simple Songs

Steve Swallow - Simple SongsAside from Werner Pirchner's 'Himmelblau', the nine duos which Christian Muthspiel composed especially for this album form a cycle of duets in the mood set by the first track, 'Pas de deux tranquille'. Muthspiel is featured on trombone, piano, e piano and once even on the recorder, alongside Steve Swallow, whose distinctive sound on the bass guitar is perfectly suited for this project. Overdubs, loops and other electronic effects were intentionally

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while the delicate touch of mastering engineer Scott Hull helps to pull you into the wide-ranging space of this incredible work

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