Name: Leverkusen 97
Brand: Allan Holdsworth

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MFO46520

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Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Format detail

CD / DVD

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-03-12

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

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767004652023

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Total Cap

1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Allan Holdsworth

Genre GB

Jazz

Label GB

Manifesto

Allan Holdsworth (born August 6, 1946 in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England – died April 16, 2017 in Vista, California, USA) was an English guitarist and composer renowned for his contributions to jazz fusion. Throughout the 1970s, he recorded with various bands before releasing his first solo album titled Velvet Darkness in 1976. However, it was his second solo album I.O.U., released in 1982 under his full artistic control that truly showcased his musical prowess.

Holdsworth's exceptional talent earned him numerous accolades and recognition within the music industry. He was honored with induction into Guitar Player Magazine's hall of fame and emerged as a five-time winner of the magazine's readers' poll. Additionally, Musician Magazine acknowledged him as one of the greatest guitarists of all time.

Influenced by artists such as Tribal Tech, Chick Corea Elektric Band, Scott Henderson and many others from diverse genres like fusion jazz and progressive rock - Allan Holdsworth left an indelible mark on the music world through his innovative guitar playing style and captivating compositions.

Initially launched as a club subsidiary of Mercury Records, Manifesto is a UK based house and trance label. The label is headed up by Eddie Gordon, Luke Neville, Ben Cherrill and Judge Jules. With their expertise and passion for music, they have created an impressive catalogue of releases that have captivated audiences worldwide.

Manifesto has established itself as a prominent player in the electronic music scene. Their commitment to quality and innovation has earned them a loyal fan base and critical acclaim. They have consistently pushed boundaries with their releases, showcasing the best talent in the industry.

The label's dedication to promoting emerging artists has been instrumental in shaping the future of electronic music. Through their support and guidance, they have helped numerous artists gain recognition and achieve success in the industry.

The fourth release of the continuing series of classic Allan Holdsworth live performances. In this performance from the Leverkusen Jazztage Festival in Leverkusen, Germany, Allan Holdsworth is accompanied by Chad Wackerman on drums and Dave Carpenter on Bass. Chad Wackerman not only wrote some very personal liner notes on the package, but also did an interview that is a DVD extra. The performance of Leverkusen '97 was beautifully recorded and filmed and was originally broadcast on German Television. The sound quality of the audio and the picture quality of the video are both amazing and were digitally remastered from the original tapes. 

Leverkusen 97

Music GB