A masterful guitar duo album follow up to Plucky Strum featuring Sheryl Bailey and Harvie S.

Departure by Plucky Strum, featuring guitarist Sheryl Bailey and bassist Harvie S, is a remarkable collaboration that blends sophisticated musicianship with fearless creativity. The album showcases their unique chemistry, offering a refreshing and balanced collection of tunes that push boundaries while remaining accessible and heartfelt. Both artists bring their rich experience and individual talents to the project, creating a dynamic interplay that captivates listeners from start to finish.The material on 'Departure' is as diverse as it is daring, with each selection demonstrating a deep understanding of melody, harmony, and rhythm. One of the standout interpretations is Crosby, Stills & Nash's classic 'Suite: Judy Blue Eyes,' where Harvie S's bowed bass lines add a unique texture while Sheryl Bailey explores the song with tactile precision, turning a familiar tune into something entirely new and engaging. This is just one example of the album's brilliance; each track offers a new surprise, an unexpected twist, or a moment of pure beauty.Other highlights include 'Sublime,' a gentle yet intricate composition that opens the album, and 'Now I Know,' which features a rhythmic interplay between guitar and bass that is both playful and profound. 'Old and Young Blues' delivers a soulful, blues-infused groove, while 'Sabado Con Mi Amor' transports listeners to another place with its lyrical and emotive melodies. Bailey and Harvie S complement each other perfectly, with Bailey's guitar often taking the lead in melodic explorations, while Harvie S provides a strong and versatile foundation with his rich bass tones.'Departure' is also beautifully produced, with careful attention to detail in the recording, mixing, and mastering stages. Every nuance of their performance is captured, giving listeners the sense that they are in the room with the musicians, experiencing the music as it unfolds.

Additional Details

Label: Whaling City Sound

Genre: Jazz

Run Time: 52 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 06/23/17

UPC: 687606009523