SEÁN GAVIN & COLM GANNON

S. Gavin, whom I've already mentioned, is based in Detroit, USA. Encouraged by his father and brother, both musicians, he began learning the uilleann pipes and flute at the age of 12. Founder and director of the Irish Music Institute, he is one of the most renowned Irish musicians of his generation, and the first musician born outside Ireland to win the Seán O'Riada Gold Medal. He has been a member of the bands Bua and NicGaviskey, while occasionally accompanying the group Téada. He already has several albums to his credit in the company of musicians such as Jesse Smith and John Blake.

C. Gannon plays accordion and melodeon. Born in Boston to Connemara-born parents, he too learned music from his father and brother Seán. He won the All-Ireland competition before taking a Master's degree in traditional music at Limerick University. He has toured with a host of bands, including Dervish, Dé Dannan and Riverdance, and has also recorded several albums.
Their new album is a pure product of tradition, a music that the Irish describe as “pure drop”, with no modern frills or arrangements. An album that will delight fans of Irish music. Thirteen sets follow one another, played with fidelity to tradition. Seán and Colm share a complicity and chemistry that give their music an extreme quality and leave an impression of perfection.
The pieces presented here have been rigorously selected from both ancient and more recent sources. They are played with character and a palpable sensitivity in every tune. Here and there, we recognize the work of musicians such as John McKenna - The Woman of the House, Frankie Gavin - The Peacock's Feather, Denis Murphy - Breeches Mary, Johnny O'Leary - The Humours of Dingle or Dermot Byrne with Barndance for Nia, which he composed for his daughter.
Michael Gavin on bouzouki, John Blake on piano and guitar and Cecil Morton on bodhrán complete the cast of this album, worthy of a place in any Irish music aficionado's collection.

Autoproduit - www.seangavinmusic.com