Double or Nothing

Hamer & Co is a sublime British jazz band, led by its two guitarists, Rich Hamer and Frank Hamer. The band originates from Plymouth and performs throughout the UK, appearing as a duo, trio, quartet and more. They are renowned for their lively improvisations and for welcoming a host of fabulous guest performers into their live shows. 'Double Or Nothing' captures nothing but the clean and crisp tones of the two guitarists, playing alone as a duo. Polyphonic octave pedals deepen their characteristic roaming bass-lines, as they effortlessly weave them into their intricate rhythm-playing. The dynamic double-act's ability to sound like at least three people and to swap seamlessly between the roles of accompanist and improviser is captured perfectly on this recording. This well-chosen selection of standards is delivered with a mixture of faultless precision and quirky joviality. This album offers the listener everything from silky smooth to smouldering hot jazz.