{"product_id":"party-pieces-live-in-bremen-1975","title":"Party Pieces (Live In Bremen 1975)","description":"\u003cp\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\").    \u003c\/p\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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","brand":"Mig Music","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50400117162315,"sku":"2179178","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/test_9e55b1c4_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726510507","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/products\/party-pieces-live-in-bremen-1975","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}