Christy Doran, Fredy Studer, Bobby Burri, Olivier Magnenat - Musik Für Zwei Kontrabässe, Elektrische Gitarre Und Schlagzeug (1991)

Today's dispatch from the ECM hinterland finds Dublin-born guitarist Christy Doran supported by an all-Swiss rhythm section of percussionist Fredy Studer and double bassists Bobby Burri and Olivier Magnenat (1950-2011).  It was the second appearance on the label for Doran and Studer, who'd made Red Twist And Tuned Arrow with another guitarist a few years previous.

It's a great setup, with the two basses filling out the background in various ways whilst Studer gets in various percussive acrobatics, reminiscent of early Edward Vesala in places, and Doran's scratchy, spidery guitar spirals around.  My favourite things here are opener Siren and the relentless clickety-clack of Ma Perché, with an honourable mention to the eerie glow of Seen A Man About A Dog, but the whole album is a hugely enjoyable exercise in getting the most out of the idiosyncratic lineup.  Recommended.

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