Review of Clive Carrolls recent Album in The Guardian: Ever since the 1960s, and the glory days of Davy Graham and the early Bert Jansch, the folk scene has provided the starting point for experimental acoustic guitarists who mixed traditional styles with jazz, classical, or global influences. The tradition has been continued by the likes of Martin Simpson, and Clive Carroll looks set to become the latest acoustic guitar hero. He studied classical guitar and composition, and came to the attention of Janschs former guitar sparring partner John Renbourn, with whom he toured. This virtuoso instrumental set, first released earlier this year, is remarkable for its sheer bravery and variety. Ten of the compositions are by Carroll himself, and range from thoughtful pieces like All This Time through to dazzling, rapid-fire displays of jazz and swing and equally virtuoso but sensitive banjo work, along with compositions by the 16th-century lute player John Dowland and bluesman Willie Brown... This is a set to delight guitar enthusiasts.
Posted on: Thu, 04 Sep 2014 21:21:12 +0000
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