Nels Cline is one of the most versatile, imaginative and original guitarists active today. Combining breathtaking
technique with an informed musical intelligence, the self-taught Cline displays a mastery of guitar expression
that encompasses delicate lyricism, sonic abstractions, and skull-crunching flights of fancy, inspiring Jazz Times
to call him “The World’s Most Dangerous Guitarist.” Born in Los Angeles in 1956, his earliest musical influ-
ences included Roger McGuinn, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, John Fahey and Duane Allman. Cline claims his most
valuable music training came from his work with bassist/multi-instrumentalist Eric von Essen, with whom he
performed as a duo from 1977 until von Essen’s untimely death in 1997. In the late 1970s, Cline formed the
influential chamber-jazz group Quartet Music with von Essen, his brother, percussionist Alex Cline and violinist
Jeff Gauthier.
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Nels Cline Singers Release 4th Album, A Double CD, "Initiate," (Studio CD + Live CD) on Cryptogramophone Records April 13th, 2010The Nels Cline Singers are Nels Cline Scott Amendola amp Devin Hoff Live Guests Include David Witham Yuka Honda Cibo Matto Greg Saunier Deerhoof John[...]
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