Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Patrice Meyer, France




Patrice Meyer - Racines Croisees. 1983 Music'Al.
Patrice Meyer - Dromadaire Viennois. 1986 FMR.

Two solid instrumental albums from guitarist Patrice Meyer, who recruited some famous Canterbury names like Pip Pyle, Hugh Hopper and Didier Malherbe (from Gong) to participate on the latter solo effort. "Dromadaire Viennois" has some Zeuhl bass and is the more interesting of the two albums. When Meyer plugs in, he can be quite kinetic. Both albums are rooted in jazz, and possess a tranquil side to offset the more energetic pieces. Not essential, but very good for the era, especially the latter album.

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