The History of Reform VI

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Of course recording wasn't quenching Jesper's thirst for playing and as soon as he had established himself in Altxerri he asked his boss Alvaro if he might introduce him to some musicians. Alvaro said that the best way to know local musicians was to go to the street Reyes Catolicos (The Catholic Kings), better known as Reyes Alcoholicos (The Alcoholic Kings). Jesper went there and he found an English pub from which the sweet sound of blues was coming out. Lower octave harmonica. Accompanied by only bass.

Well inside Jesper ordered a pint of lager and sat down to enjoy. Jesper didn't know it yet but the guy playing was Àlvaro Fernandez Gavíria. It was soulful, dark, sweaty and intense. His harmonica was crying and screaming.

After the last set Jesper went up to Gavíria and introduced himself. Since Jesper's Spanish was far from perfect there was a short misunderstanding of Jesper's business. Jesper and Álvaro sat down and talked about music until very late. They decided that they should meet at Alvaro's apartment the next day and make some music. This was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.

To be continued...



Enjoy!
Jesper