Good things take time…

Some good things take time. OK, most good things take time and often that time is measured in years. Over two years ago I shot some new photographs for my good mate Nigel Gavin’s and Richard Adams’ then up-coming “Recent Works” CD. Time passed which we understand is its job and it does it with admirable patience. A few months back it was all on again, with the exec producer, New Zealand music supremo Roger Marbeck in the driver’s seat, in his recently re-defined role as a recording label boss. (Long may it continue!)

I was given the most enjoyable job of art directing the package which, given we had shot the photographs specifically with the CD in mind, was a most satisfying project. This was the third CD project I’d done with Nigel but only the first one with Richard (who is also a much in-demand abstract painter and whose work was used on the front cover of the package.) In fact, Nige’s amazing, improvised brain-space music is the aural half of the audiovisual Urban Symphony project but that is another story. I understand the CD has quickly gone into its second pressing, which is testament to the wonderful interplay of Nigel’s guitar and Richard’s fiddle, or perhaps more to the point the interplay of their skillful, playful selves. Thanks for the opportunity to contribute to a supreme piece of music-making, guys.

We’re now looking for European gigs. Venues and promoters, please get in touch. They really are a live act to watch. In fact, hey, please do so – here are some rough but wonderful YouTube videos: Nigel Gavin & Richard Adams \'Daisy Chain\' , Nigel Gavin & Richard Adams @ Wintergarden , Richard and Nige on telly playing Sacred Hill, and Daisy Chain, and something blue Lester Mundell with Nigel Gavin & Richard Adams “Roll n Tumble” .

The reviewers seem to like it, and even mention the artwork a few times. Cool!

You can find the album on iTunes here. Just go an buy it.

PS You can find Nigel’s “Thrum” (solo seven string guitar) on iTunes here. (Yup, the cover photo’s mine.)