Henri Vasson - Hurdy Gurdy MusicThe hurdy gurdy, often called a wheel fiddle, is often heard in the folk music of central France. In the region of Auvergne many people still play the hurdy gurdy, in addition to other folk instruments, to perpetuate the French tradition. Henry Vasson is one of the defenders of traditional music. With this album he introduces listeners to the sounds of the hurdy gurdy as well as his own passion for folk music.

trumpeter Kenny Dorham and bassist Doug Watkins

summoning new pathways of grainy transcendence and abraded euphoria

McKinney blends a snarling musical underbelly full of equal parts trained prowess and an almost out of control piss and vinegar attitude

Compilation and notes by Ace's go-to instro experts Dave Burke and Alan Taylor

Le Sage and Mr

and "to explore"

Christophe Rousset explores the connections and contrasts between these giants of the period

unadulterated metal on Lord of Demise

specially with my dear bred'ren Youth at the controls

through all of that

and literally hundreds more

Vacanze was originally released in early/mid 70s on Sermi output