Allan Holdsworth Allan Holdsworth/Poland 1998

The performances at Frankfurt, Germany on June 6, 1997 and Summer Jazz Days in Warsaw on June 19, 1998 were recorded on a stereo soundboard. Unlike the thin sound image that is common on boards, this is an official, superb sound quality with a sense of realism that easily surpasses all previously released items! This was a period in which Holdsworth experimented with various rhythm sections (“What To Soon” was released in 1996, and “The 160 Men of Tain” in 1999), but it’s no exaggeration to say that his collaboration with the two West Coast session rhythm section members who also participated in “The 160 Men of Tain” is his best fit to date. The incredible combination of Gary Novak, who backed George Benson, Chick Corea, Bob Berg, and Alanis Morissette in the 90s, and the late Dave Carpenter, who was active with Boz Scaggs, Mike Stern, Lee Ritenour, Peter Erskine, and others, is explosive throughout the album. Gary’s powerful yet sensitive rhythm work, Dave’s exquisite backing that makes good use of tension and fast, melodic solos that can be heard at key points make this a must-listen for fans and non-fans alike! With this best lineup, Holdsworth is more flawless than ever. The set list includes Material Real and Water On the Brain Pt. 2 from the 1983 release “Road Games,” Letters Of Marque from the 1985 release “I.O.U.”, Funnels and Looking Glass from the 1986 release “Atavachron,” Sixteen Men Of Tain, which will be included in the 2000 release “The Sixteen Men of Tain,” 0274, Above & Below, Texas, and Alan Pasqua’s Proto Cosmos, making for a well-balanced set that will satisfy fans! As a trio, this is the ultimate release that will allow you to enjoy Holdsworth’s most exciting performance in history! H.R. Grossen Sendesaal, Frankfurt, Germany 6th June 1997 STEREO SBD Sala Kongresowa, Warsaw, Poland 19th June 1998 STEREO SBD Live at H.R. Grossen Sendesaal, Frankfurt, Germany 6th June 1997 Disc 1 1. Sixteen Men Of Tain 2. Looking Glass 3. Letters Of Marque 4. Above & Below 5. Water On The Brain 6 Improvisation / Material Real 7. Funnels 8. Texas Live at Sala Kongresowa, Warsaw, Poland 19th June 1998 Disc 2 1. The Sixteen Men of Tain 2. Looking Glass 3. Above and Below 4. Water On the Brain (Pt. 2) 5. Improvisation/Material Real 6. 0274 7. Letters of Marque 8. Texas 9. Proto Cosmos Allan Holdsworth – Guitar Dave Carpenter – Bass Gary Novak – Drums