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acker bilk CD

Author: john gibson
Date: 2003-03-23 04:34

Just received my ebay purchase of Acker Bilk's "Memory" CD. Bought it because as a kid I had his "Stranger on the Shore" LP, and liked the title song.....I mean it was a "hit". Another cut I remember was Cilento Lindo or something like that. It was pretty "cool" for a student of the clarinet in the early 60's. As far as trying to learn styles.

But....and it's a big but.....this guy has a terrible sound. Is it just me or does he "overblow"? Almost sounds like a soprano sax, not a clarinet. Don't know what it is. I mean there are moments when it's "okay", but 99 percent of the time it's "is that a clarinet?".

Wondering what "BRAND" he's playing. Bet it's Boosey and Hawkes. 10-10? Or?.......Anyone know?

I've read bad reviews of "Mr" Acker Bilk on this board, and would like to get a "refresher". thanks

John

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