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The Squid's Ear Magazine

McAuley, Jim

Gongfarmer 36

McAuley, Jim: Gongfarmer 36 (Long Song Records)

A collection of solo recordings by acoustic guitarist Jim McAuley, an improviser who redefines the classic instrument and whose music embodies aspects of jazz, blues, folk, and contemporary classic.
 

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Jim McAuley-guitar, steel-string guitar, 12-string guitar, tuning fork, high-strung dobro, slide guitar, emory board, prepared parlor guitar

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UPC: 8032089000222

Label: Long Song Records
Catalog ID: LSRCD 124
Squidco Product Code: 16482

Format: CD
Condition: New
Released: 2012
Country: Italy
Packaging: Cardstock 3 page foldover
Recorded on various dates and locations in Los Angeles, CA and Boise, ID.
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Improvised Music
Guitarists, &c.
Free Improvisation
West Coast/Pacific US Jazz
Solo Artist Recordings
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