Natural invention

"Beginning life as a trio ... the line-up has been expanded to form the Gigspanner Big Band, with acclaimed multi-instrumental duo Edgelarks (Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin) and Bellowhead co-founder and melodeon player, John Spiers completing the line-up ... With such a line-up of talented musicians musical expectations will naturally be high. Luckily `Natural Invention' delivers, giving the listen an entertaining and delightful ride through many styles of folk music. Sure to be a contender for many a year end "Album of the Year" list".

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"After all those years with Steeleye Span and over a decade foraging new avenues for the tradition with Gigspanner, Peter Knight has long proved himself not merely a violin artisan but a visionary arranger and musical explorer. His latest masterstroke, adding Bellowhead's vibrant box player John Spires and multi-instrumentalists Edgelarks alongside guitarist Roger Flack and percussionist Sacha Trochet, results in an immaculate blend of virtuosity, flair, taste and understatement ... Gentle textures and fine arrangements fill the air space; Hannah Martin's soulful vocals add another dimension".