Exploring the lineage of the Dukes of Bedford, the Russell lineage in Bedford, England, in groupings of acoustic & electric guitarists John Russell, Ray Russell, and Henry Kaiser along with double bassist Ollie Brice, from duos to quartets, eight Duke "Russells" from 1680 to 2003 are explored through intricate and joyfully creative and technically amazing string improvisations.
Format: CD Condition: New Released: 2020 Country: USA Packaging: Cardboard Sleeve Sealed Recorded at Westpoint Studios, in London, UK, on March 11th, 2020, by Shane Shanahan.
1. Wriothesley Russell, 2nd Duke Of Bedford (1680-1711) 7:14
2. Francis Russell, 5th Duke Of Bedford (1765-1802) 6:29
3. George Plantagenet, 1st Duke Of Bedford (1477-1479) 6:41
4. Andrew Ian Henry Russell, 15th Duke Of Bedford (1962- ) 13:43
5. John Of Lancaster, 1st Duke Of Bedford (1389-1435) 4:30
6. Herbrand Arthur Russell, 11th Duke Of Bedford (1858-1940) 6:38
7. Henry Robin Ian Russell, 14th Duke Of Bedford (1940-2003) 3:00
8. John Russell, 4th Duke Of Bedford (1710-1771) 9:09
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"To be invited to a top studio by a fellow lover of all things guitar and when that person is Henry Kaiser (a friend for many years who I don't get to see that often) then that is already pretty good in my book. Add to that fact a chance to meet and play with a guitarist of the stature and ability of Ray Russell and now this is really turning into something special. Amazingly Olie Brice and I haven't played together that often either. Another joy in the mix! We played straight through. Live. No multitrack. No pre strategies. Solely improvising for the love of it ably supported by Ed Pettersen and Shane Shannahan in the studio and Brandy Gale's art direction. It really don't mean a thang if it ain't got a twang! Spread the love!"-John Russell