LAW has devised his own “perfect fourths” tuning system, which he believes makes the guitar easier to play and opens up some chords that can only be played with this system.
Perhaps some of these chords were utilised on the title track and For Silver, melodies featuring ethereal guitar. Kanda Jhati has intriguing, edgy poly rhythms, apparently based on an ancient Indian pattern of fives, a staccato melody on alto saxophone (Michael Chillingworth) and spirited drumming from James Maddren.
A Bar In Nigeria and Laurvin Glaslowe are up-tempo, boppish themes, while 13 Moons is a stately ballad.
All compositions are by Law, except John Coltrane’s Satellite and the group dynamic is beautifully underpinned by pianist John Turville.
However, when the band comes to Wakefield tomorrow night, the pianist will be the equally brilliant Ivo Neame.
This debut by Law reveals an intelligent and thoughtful composer and the band will sound terrific live.
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