Arty McGlynn [SEP] place of birth
Arty McGlynn
Arty McGlynn is a Northern Irish guitarist born in Omagh, County Tyrone. In addition to his solo work, he has collaborated with different notable groups such as Patrick Street, Planxty, Four Men and a Dog, De Dannan and the Van Morrison Band. He played guitar on the critically acclaimed 1989 Van Morrison album, "Avalon Sunset". He has also played duo performances and recordings with uilleann piper Liam O'Flynn, and his wife, fiddle player Nollaig Casey.
Discography.
Discography Solo.
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Recording.
The recording sessions took place in California, Dublin, and a series of marathon sessions at the Town House in London. Morrison played piano, guitar and saxophone on these sessions.
Two Irish musicians played on the album (Arty McGlynn and Davy Spillane) and overall the music had a strong Celtic colouring. Four of the songs were instrumentals.
Personnel.
- Van Morrison – guitar, piano, Fender Rhodes, alto saxophone, vocals
- David Hayes – bass guitar
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