Search - John Greaves :: Tambien 1-7 1995

Born In North Wales in 1950 John Greaves was introduced to music at an early age by his father whom also provided him with the means to make music in the shape of a bass guitar. John subsequently played in his father's dance bands for four years until he left to study literature at Cambridge University. In the late sixties he met the members of Henry Cow and with them recorded a number of albums between 1969 and 1976 when he finally left the band. During his time with Henry Cow John had made the acquaintance of Peter Blegvad of Slapp Happy and during a the collaborations between Slapp Happy and Henry Cow built up a strong working relationship with Blegvad which continued following his departure from Henry Cow in 1976. In addition to his work with Blegvad and his solo albums John has also collaborated on a number of albums with musicians as diverse as David Cunningham, Pip Pyle, Robert Wyatt and Michael Mantler. Tambien started life in 1995 when Voiceprint MD Rob Ayling suggested to John Greaves that he record an ambient album. Almost ten years later the album is finished. It is around an hour long and consists of seven pieces of improvised music. Why Seven. Well according to John Greaves, "It's a friendly number". The recording is now set to be unleashed on the public and is no doubt bound to find favour amongst followers of the numerous twists and turns John Greave's career has taken.