David Grier - Evocative (Dreadnought) A regular when it comes to winning awards, bluegrass guitarist David Grier may not be a household name on either side of the Atlantic, but amongst his peers, he’s highly regarded. A couple of spins of Evocative and you’ll be in no doubt why. The ten instrumentals perfectly showcase Grier’s mastery of his chosen instrument, while not necessarily representing his bluegrass pedigree and heritage. Instead we’re entertained with David Gilmour-style solos, jazzy runs and folk picking. Without the distraction of songs, it’s extremely rewarding to concentrate solely on Grier’s exceptional playing. Evocative is an instrumental album which is immediately engaging. Records like this don’t roll up everyday. www.davidgrier.com Rob F. Next