{"product_id":"2018985","title":"Michael Chapman - Party Pieces (live In Bremen 1 [CD]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that not all audio CDs are shrink-wrapped fom the factory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBritish singer-songwriter and guitarist (born: 24 January 1941, Leeds\/England - died: 10 September 2021, Brampton\/England) Great live concert recorded at the Post Aula in Bremen, Germany, May 12, 1975 - the CD contains two songs that have never been released on a live album before ('More Like A Maze Than A Garden' and 'New York Ladies').\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFiercely proud of his songs, but often dismissive of his live playing, his Yorkshire modesty belied the fact that he was one of the finest guitarists of his generation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eHere's legendary singer, songwriter and guitarist Michael Chapman, nine years into his career. Starting in the folk clubs, Chapman kicked against the folk tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis first gig was to get out of the Cornish rain, there's no blue plaque in Botallack yet, but there should be.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eIn a career spanning 55 years, his playing went far beyond folk, into his first love, jazz, improvisation, reggae, rock \u0026amp; even noise. It was this borderless musicianship \u0026amp; love of playing that connected him with newer musicians.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003eMichael loved playing in Germany, they loved him \u0026amp; with three live albums recorded there in '75, this is clearly a case of right place, right time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e'Party Pieces' was recorded at the Post-Aula in Bremen, Germany in 1975 and is available digitally and on CD in a jewel case that includes a 12-page booklet with photos and extensive liner notes written by Marc Higgins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParty Pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWellington The Skellington\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew York Ladies\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWaiting For A Train\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeal Gone Down\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirewater Dreams\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWrecked Again\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStreets Of London\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolar Bear Fandango\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot So Much A Garden (More Like A Maze)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTribute To Bo Diddley\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54421379907969,"sku":"2018985","price":18.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/0885513010421.jpg?v=1750649534","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/2018985","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}