Allan Holdsworth – All Night Wrong (2002) [SACD / SMEJ – XSGP 1]

Title: Allan Holdsworth – All Night Wrong (2002)
Genre: Jazz, Rock
Format: MCH SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Allan Holdsworth is an English guitarist and composer. He has released twelve studio albums as a solo artist and played a variety of musical styles spanning a period of more than four decades, but is best known for his work in jazz fusion. All Night Wrong is Allan Holdsworth’s first official live album, released in 2002 through Sony Music Entertainment Japan.

Allan Holdsworth, a renowned guitarist, performs live in Japan in 2002 with his trio. The trio includes drummer Chad Wackerman and bassist Jimmy Johnson, longtime collaborators. Both Wackerman and Johnson excel at complex time signatures and odd-metered rhythms. Their powerful playing provides a solid foundation for Holdsworth’s virtuosic guitar work. The album, impeccably recorded, captures Holdsworth’s signature legato riffs and jazzy chord voicings. He weaves delicate sound textures alongside dynamic, climactic solos. The trio blends nuance with controlled intensity, elevating the performance. The recording showcases their ability to navigate intricate musical structures. It ranks among Holdsworth’s finest works, delighting his dedicated fanbase. The live setting highlights the trio’s synergy and technical prowess.

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Tracklist:

01. Lanyard Loop
02. The Things You See
03. Alphrazallan
04. Funnels
05. Zone
06. Water on the Brain, Pt. 2
07. Above & Below
08. Gas Lamp Blues

Note:

Direct DSD 2ch & 5ch Recording.
Recorded at Roppongi Pit Inn, May 5th, 2002.

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