Nels Cline

Nels Cline is one of the most versatile, imaginative, and original guitarists active today. Combining breathtaking technique with an informed musical intelligence, the self-taught Cline displays a mastery of guitar that encompasses delicate lyricism, sonic abstractions, and skull-crushing flights of fancy.

Wilco composer/guitarist Nels Cline and Cibo Matto member Yuka C. Honda on their debut recording as CUP.

The idea for this project started when Alternative Guitar Summit founder Joel Harrison presented a concert of virtual solo performances from around the world during the pandemic. Struck by the fantastic variety of people's work he decided to produce a CD as a way of documenting these and other brilliant artists. Playing solo is a formidable challenge--it's fascinating to see the different approaches the players take. Each performance is wonderfully...