Newman, Chris, 1952-
Dates
- Existence: 1952
Biographical note
Guitar player Chris Newman was a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and composer based in northern England. He has toured and recorded in Celtic, European swing jazz, bluegrass, folk, and classical music. In 1987 he and harpist Máire Ní Chathasaigh formed a duo specializing in Irish and Celtic traditional and folk music as well as other genres. In 2009 and 2019 Newman was named Live Ireland’s Male Musician of the Year.
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Farewell Concert, 2002 June 22
Includes video recordings from two cameras in different locations (A and B). The audio quality for the first 25 minutes of the camera A video recording is poor, however the camera B and audio-only recordings are good.
The audio recordings on DTRS cannot be reformatted by Burns Library at this time and are not available for playback due to format impermanence. All audio and video recordings on DAT and mini-DV have been digitally copied and are accessible.
Friday Cuirmeacha Ceoil (Mini-Concert), 2002 June 21
One performer identified on the original media label who is not in the program is Ted Davis. Includes video recordings from two cameras in different locations (A and B).
Masters Concert, 1998 June 27
Recitals, 1998 June 22-26
Includes two sets of audio recordings of the four weekday recitals. The first set of recordings are the performances only, and the second set includes the performers' remarks as well as the music.