
Guy, Barry
Irvin's Comet
The 2020 solo album by renowned British double bassist Barry Guy. Inspired by a screenprint of the same name by abstract artist Albert Irvin, whose vibrant work graces the album cover, 'Comet' offers a dynamic fusion of expressive sound and artistic depth. Much like Irvin's pulsating grids of color, Barry Guy pushes the boundaries of solo double bass with a masterful use of extended techniques - rattling bows, buzzing notes, and striking harmonic shifts. Rarely has Guy's improvisation felt so free, unfolding effortlessly with sublime tone and harmonic imagination.