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Dance of the Comedians (live album - 2008)

"If the test for any live album is whether it makes you wish you had been present, this sails through with distinction."
The Daily Telegraph

"a stunning acoustic tour de force, played by a quartet at the top of its game."
Sing Out!

"Folk, jazz, swing, Grieg, Rimsky-Korsakov, John Clare, Smetana - plus funny intros, wit and sparkle in this live set from the eclectic, virtuosic quartet."
BBC Radio 2 website

"This album is a dazzling display of musicianship that will leave you open-mouthed in incredulous silence."
folking.com

"Another delicious CD crammed with excellent musicianship."
fRoots

"... this in-concert recording is a joy. One of those intriguing albums that almost defies classification."
South Hams Newspapers

"a marvellously civilised evening of inventive musicianship. "
County Times

"there's serious musicianship at play... truly uncategorisable: a bracing alternative to boxed-in listening."
The Irish Times

"one of those groups that defy pigeonholing... effervescent... exotic... comically creepy... altogether it’s just plain fun."
The Living Tradition

"... top quality musicianship and accompanying humour... a find of true class... highly recommended to anyone seeking a 21st -century example of British wit and skill."
Musician Magazine

"This live CD captures both the wit and uncanny dexterity of this most versatile group... doing things with mandolins that most people didn’t think possible."
Dirty Linen

"... warm and intimate live recording. Refreshingly different."
Burton Mail

"Their musicianship is abundantly excellent, while the music itself is intelligently arranged and always leavened with an equally delicious sense of fun."
Netrhythms


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Mandolinquents (first album)

"a must for any mandolin player and will appeal to all afficionados of fretted instruments for its sheer musical artistry, And if you can't stand the mandolin just listen to Hilary James."
Traditional Music Maker

"As I'm reviewing this album I can't help but be transfixed by the sheer brilliance of all the musicians and the exquisite vocals of Hilary James. If you hadn't guessed already (stop the superlatives from flooding through...) this is a more than worthy contender for album of the year!"
Steppin' Out


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