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Phoenix in Silver

by Ritz and Wesson

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1.
Orpheus (intro) 01:30
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2.
Museum 05:47
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3.
Rainstorm 02:54
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4.
Walking Barefoot 03:28
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5.
The Journey 04:07
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6.
Roundabout 03:48
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7.
Jigsore 01:43
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8.
Sweet Irene 04:23
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9.
All and Everything 03:54
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10.
Softly Sleeps The Sea 03:38
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11.
Fine Folk Music 03:28
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12.
Down by the Barges (Live) 03:11
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13.
Orpheus 03:04
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Bryan and Nigel reformed as Ritz & Wesson in 2012 and the album Phoenix in Silver' consists of 13 original songs recorded in 2014 and 2015 at GB Studios, London. Musicians: Bryan - acoustic guitar and vocals; Nigel – acoustic guitar, mandolin and vocals; Gavin Beckwith – bass, electric guitar, keyboards, pipes, acoustic guitar and piano; Geoff Duckworth – saxophone and flute, Nick Woodeson – dobro; Andy McClennon – percussion; Mitch Miller and Alegna Bell – backing vocals. Digital production by Gavin Beckwith.

The live track was recorded at The Centre, London and all songs are published by Backstage Music or Wessongs copyright 2015 -2022. The recordings are owned by Backstage Music (London), 4 Belgrave Mews, 28 Stockleigh Road, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 0JP. E-mail: bryanaritz@gmail.com or 07944 685056.

Nigel Wesson has been a constant singer and performer since he started his residency in 1966 at Bunjies folk cellar at 27 Litchfield Street, in the heart of London’s Soho. In the years through to 1975 Nigel completed over 400 Saturday evening performances at a time when Bunjies was a famous venue on London’s folk scene. The full list of ‘drop in guests’ name checks many of the folk greats of that era -amongst Nigel’s floor singers were John Martyn, Roy Harper, Al Stewart and Donovan. Bryan’s first song-writing success was in 1968 with Kim Clark when one of his songs ‘Granny Takes a Trip’ was played on the BBC. Later, two of the songs ‘Museum’ and ‘Roundabout’, were recommended to Island Music by Muff Winwood ( later to become head of Sony Music) . Versions of these songs are now included on this new album. Bryan also recorded with the renowned folk music producer Bill Leader of Topic Records and pop recordings with Pye Records and Radio Luxembourg in the 1970s.

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released June 1, 2015

"Acid folk for the new Millennium" Richard Ellin (Osmsys Records) "Haunting and original English pastoral songs; not your usual singer-songwriter offering" (R2 Magazine) "If you enjoy Justin Hayward or James Taylor you will enjoy Ritz & Wesson" (Songcast USA)

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Nigel Wesson has been a constant singer and performer since 1966 and he completed over 400 Saturday evening performances at Bunjies the famous venue on London’s folk scene. Bryan’s songs Museum and Roundabout were recommended to Island Music by Muff Winwood and he has worked with the renowned folk music producer Bill Leader of Topic. Nigel and Bryan teamed up again in 2012 - making 3 albums ... more

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