Steve Swallow / Christian Muthspiel - Simple Songs Release:Simple Songs In & Out Records former members of the Clarke-Boland

former members of the Clarke-Boland Big Band

the late Chauncey Holt

For the last 70 years and more

Shaplow joined with his friends Joe

accordionist and organizer is an undeniable force in new music

Steve Swallow / Christian Muthspiel - Simple Songs Release:Simple Songs In & Out Records former members of the Clarke-BolandAside from Werner Pirchner's 'Himmelblau', the nine duos which Christian Muthspiel composed especially for this album form a cycle of duets in the mood set by the first track, 'Pas de deux tranquille'. Muthspiel is featured on trombone, piano, e piano and once even on the recorder, alongside Steve Swallow, whose distinctive sound on the bass guitar is perfectly suited for this project. Overdubs, loops and other electronic effects were intentionally