Name: Lovers
Brand: Nels Cline

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

B002505201

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Extended format

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Format detail

LPx2

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2016-09-02

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Unive­rsal

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

602547899408

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2 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Nels Cline

Genre US

Jazz

Label US

Blue Note

Nels Cline is an improvisation guitarist and composer born in Los Angeles, California in 1956. With a career spanning over four decades, he has become known for his innovative use of effect pedals and looping devices. From the age of 12, Cline began honing his skills on the guitar, ultimately becoming a master of his craft.

Throughout his musical journey, Nels Cline has collaborated with numerous renowned artists and musicians. Notably, he is the twin brother of Alex Cline and is married to Yuka Honda. His unique style and approach to music have drawn comparisons to other influential artists such as Marc Ribot, Jeff Parker, Mary Halvorson, Tim Berne, Sonny Sharrock, Bill Frisell, Anthony Braxton, Craig Taborn, William Parker, Wadada Leo Smith, Henry Threadgill, Dave Douglas Matthew Shipp Art Ensemble Of Chicago Charles Lloyd Vijay Iyer Trio Paul Motian Ornette Coleman Peter Brötzmann Kurt Rosenwinkel.

With an extensive discography and a reputation for captivating live performances, Nels Cline continues to push boundaries within the realm of improvisational music. His dedication to experimentation and mastery of his instrument make him a true icon in the world of contemporary guitar playing.

Lovers is an expansive double-album that Nels Cline has dreamed of making for over 25 years. Inspired by the likes of Bill Evans, Jim Hall, Gil Evans, Johnny Mandel, Henry Mancini and others, Cline finally realized his ambitious mood music project with an ensemble of 23 stellar musicians conducted and arranged by Michael Leonhart. Lovers was produced by David Breskin and recorded and mixed by Ron Saint Germain. The material on Lovers is wide-ranging; the album s 18 tracks include Cline s striking originals as well as Great American Songbook standards and songs by Sonic Youth, Arto Lindsay, Jimmy Giuffre and others. Cline was named by Rolling Stone as one of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time. He has led various groups of his own, most consistently the avant-garde ensemble the Nels Cline Singers, and appeared as a guest or feature player on more than 200 albums. In addition, for the last dozen years, he s been a full-time member of the acclaimed rock band Wilco.

Lovers

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