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Allan Holdsworth - the name alone strikes fear in the hearts of guitarists across the globe. Over the last two decades, Allan has pioneered a totally unique, virtuostic guitar style, redefining the language of jazz/fusion in terms of technique and sound and establishing himself as the archetype for an entirely new approach to the instrument. Constantly evolving musically, Allan creates music that is both strikingly beautiful and often incredibly complex. No guitarist since John McLaughlin has so successfully combined the power of rock with the intricacy and freedom of jazz. Veteran of such seminal progressive rock and jazz/fusion ensembles as Tempest, Soft Machine, Tony Williams Lifetime, Bruford, Jean Luc-Ponty and U.K., Allan has also served as a "sessionman deluxe," making countless guest appearances in a variety of situations, most recently contributing to Level 42's Guaranteed. The latest incarnation of his own band, I.O.U., features Skuly [sic] Sverrisson on bass and I.O.U veteran Chad Wackerm an on drums, and is on the verge of releasing a brand new album. In this interview, Allan discusses his roots and his philosophy on a life in music. | Allan Holdsworth - the name alone strikes fear in the hearts of guitarists across the globe. Over the last two decades, Allan has pioneered a totally unique, virtuostic guitar style, redefining the language of jazz/fusion in terms of technique and sound and establishing himself as the archetype for an entirely new approach to the instrument. Constantly evolving musically, Allan creates music that is both strikingly beautiful and often incredibly complex. No guitarist since John McLaughlin has so successfully combined the power of rock with the intricacy and freedom of jazz. Veteran of such seminal progressive rock and jazz/fusion ensembles as Tempest, Soft Machine, Tony Williams Lifetime, Bruford, Jean Luc-Ponty and U.K., Allan has also served as a "sessionman deluxe," making countless guest appearances in a variety of situations, most recently contributing to Level 42's Guaranteed. The latest incarnation of his own band, I.O.U., features Skuly [sic] Sverrisson on bass and I.O.U veteran Chad Wackerm an on drums, and is on the verge of releasing a brand new album. In this interview, Allan discusses his roots and his philosophy on a life in music. | ||
