Richie Buckley - The General (The Music from the Soundtrack) [CD]

Richie Buckley the renowned Irish saxophone player was born in Dublin, the son of well-known jazz musician Dick Buckley. Jazz, contemporary, rock and Irish traditional music together with remarkable talent have gone towards making Richie a formidable player. writer and arranger. The music on this album was written and performed by Richie Buckley and features two songs by Van Morrison. This is a powerful and evocative soundtrack that captures the atmosphere of John Boorman's award-winning film.

With Mick Kinsella (harmonica), Philip King (harmonica), Dick Buckley (baritone sax), Stephen McDonnell (trumpet, flugel), Michael Buckley (alto flute, tenor saxophone), Ronan Dooney (trumpet, flugel), Niall O'Neill (guitars), Paul McAteer (drums), Bernard Reilly (percussion), Brian Connor (piano, keyboards), Pat Fitzpatrick (piano, keyboards). "terrific jazz-based score" Michael Dsyer (Irish Times film critic).