The Nels Cline 4 - Currents, Constellations

Since 2004, Nels Cline has been a member of Wilco, which has opened up a much larger audience for the jazz, rock, and avant-garde guitarist than is typical for even the most well-known of avant jazzers and creative improvisers.

Born in Los Angeles in 1956, Cline began playing guitar around the age of 12, when his twin brother Alex began learning the drums. By the time Cline reached his twenties, he was heavily involved in L.A.'s improvisational community and, in 1978, appeared on his first recording, Openhearted by multi-instrumentalist Vinny Golia. He went on to appear on over 70 releases, lead several of his own groups — including the Nels Cline Trio and the sextet that followed, Destroy All Nels Cline — and tour internationally with a variety of bands. As a composer, Cline has scored two films in addition to writing much of his own material. He has also produced albums for himself, G.E. Stinson, and Jeff Gauthier, among others.

Side 1

Furtive

Swing Ghost ‘59

Imperfect 10

As Close As That

Side 2

Amenette

Temporarily

River Mouth (Parts 1 & 2)

For Each, A Flower

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