Uwe Kropinski
Dancing with the Bass
ITM Records (Germany) 1989
ITM 0031 (LP)
sleeve : EX-(light dirts.)
media : EX-/EX-(light noises caused by slightly hairlines.)
This 1989 album by Uwe Kropinski, a guitarist from Berlin, Germany, influenced by free jazz trombonist Conny Bauer, features David Friesen as a collaborator. Highlights include track A3, where Kropinski generates percussive beats by rhythmically striking the guitar body like a drum, complemented by Friesen's ethereal shakuhachi melodies, and tracks A4/B4, where Friesen's Oregon bass intertwines with acoustic guitar harmonies. This hidden gem showcases intricate guitar performances while creating a nostalgic and evocative soundscape.
A3: Flute Piece
A4: April
B4: Family Song