Title: Paul Bedal - Guitar Quartet

Artist(s): Paul Bedal: piano
Jeff Swanson: guitar
Christian Dillingham: bass
Quin Kirchner: drums

Recording Info: Recorded 6 August 2021 at Pro Musica, Chicago directly to a custom Studer Revox C-278 8-track recorder. Microphones employed were a stereo pair of AKG 414 EBs on piano; a Telefunken 251 e on guitar; an Earthworks SV33 on bass; and a stereo pair of AKG 414 ULS's on drums. Engineering by Jonathan Horwich and Ken Christianson.

1. Violets For Your Furs 6:31
2. Cheryl 4:01
3. Sophisticated Lady 5:51
4. Darn That Dream 5:21
5. Estate 7:04
6. Played Twice 4:40

Experiencing jazz that is both high quality yet easy to assimilate is rare, but that is what Paul Bedal and his group has managed here. The music is familiar and accessible (Violets For Your Furs, Sophisticated Lady, Darn That Dream, etc.) yet stands up to deep and repeated listening. The recording itself enhances these qualities by making them even more enticing and desirable. The piano sound alone may be the best put out by IPI on tape. The session was recorded at Pro Musica Chicago, directly to a Studer/Revox custom 8-track deck employing vintage microphones with engineering by Jonathan Horwich and Ken Christianson. This is a wonderful guitar quartet enhanced by very natural and superb sound

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