This is Gary Potter's finest album to date reflecting his playing at its best, live up close and personal the way he likes to perform with responsive crowds.
This album clearly proves once again that Gary is a world star on the guitar and the Gypsy Swing stage and should take his rightful place leading festivals around the world and in the UK his home.
This is a home grown talent we should be proud of and promoting him as such. A must have cd not only for guitar and Gypsy Swing fans but for all live acoustic music fans! Le QuecumBar's stage was the perfect setting and catalyst: bringing together four stars of the Gypsy Swing genre, performing as The Gary Potter Quartet for the first time. This unique and exciting experience culminated in a thrilling live performance led by guitar genius Gary Potter, the UK's foremost Gypsy Swing guitarist and valued QuecumBar patron. Gary's virtuosity and versatility are brilliantly displayed here, with superb support from the power-packed perfect rhythm section comprising, Kevin Nolan (of The Robin Nolan Trio) Ducato Piotrowski (of Le QuecumBar Allstar) on rhythm guitars and Andy Crowdy (often found playing with Angelo DeBarre and Lollo Meier) on double bass. This is the calibre of rhythm section that a world class player like Gary requires as the perfect foil for his high energy genius. Gary's playing and interpretation constantly deliver musical magic, complimented by the solid pumping support of a confident, sensitive and creative rhythm section.
This album perfectly replicates the atmosphere, energy and the great synergy between the fabulous four in a setting specifically designed for heart pumping Gypsy Swing.
Gary more than proves his skill that places him at the top of this genre along with the Gypsies from Europe. This cd is a shining example of this mans outstanding and versatile talent!
For those of you who missed him live - go see him, his energy and individualistic style is unmistakable and an absolute pleasure to witness, this is all captured in this magical album that encapsulates this players magic.