This 1991 session between guitarists Brad Shepik and Ron Samworth has been hiding in the bramble bushes until now. They are partnered with Phil Sparks/b and Michael Sarin/dr and the inauspicious beginnings of two impressive careers are documented here. The sound production is exemplary, and the pieces themselves range between rockish explorations with jazz attitudes on “Terrestrials” and “Ramblin’” to gentle musings of “Bent House” and simmering hip grooves on “Circa.” Adventures in effects pop up on a pieces such as “Way In,” but that’s to be expected when minds meet together for the first time.
Songlines Records