Garson/ Holt - Piano Music of Mike GarsonPianist and composer Mike Garson is perhaps best known for his longstanding musical relationship with David Bowie, which began in 1972. He made his mark on numerous Bowie albums and traveled thousands of miles on tours spanning more than four decades, including Bowie's first and last performances in the U. S. When classical pianist Danny Holt first heard Mike Garson's music, it was as if it reached out of his stereo speakers and grabbed him. Holt and

with a sound reminiscent of America

where pairs of Arab and Jewish chefs collaborate on exotic dishes like kishek (a Syrian yogurt soup)

Following the slow burn success of the 1986 album Skylarking

the strident progress of the first movement seems to reflect the troubled times

Sontarans and Daleks

celebrate Henri Dutilleux (who died just 10 years ago

he was fine with that

And that in a world of constant change

making this quite an appealing collection for fans fo the era

Ever so different in style and characterized by heavy mood swings

the almighty Warfare and especially equally early Running Wild and Onslaught UK

and I delivered as well: ineptly cooked bird fried in shallow oil