Pritchard, David - Metal Road
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Morphic 100018
Pritchard nowadays only releases music based on the acoustic guitar, but this previously unreleased session is a good, solid jazz/rock set (especially for the time period it was recorded in) with unusual influences (most notably from minimalism) showing around the edges.
"Guitarist/composer David Pritchard, known for creating hypnotic musical tapestries and soundscapes for multiple acoustic guitars, began
his career as an electric guitarist playing with the Gary Burton Quartet at the age of 20. He was also co-founder of the pioneering jazz/rock group “Contraband” that recorded for Epic Records. Later he recorded two LPs as a leader for Inner City. Just prior to beginning his acoustic explorations, in 1981 he recorded “Metal Roads,” an exciting example of jazz fusion chamber music. The roots of Pritchard’s acoustic explorations are clearly heard in “Metal Roads.” These include
use of counterpoint, odd meters and polyrhythms as well as the influence of minimalist pioneers Reich and Glass. These influences,
combined with contemporary jazz improvisation, give “Metal Roads” a unique timeless quality. “Metal Roads” is a treasure, reflecting music
that somehow fell through the cracks, only to be rediscovered now."