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“ There is a subset of the jazz community,
scattered all over the globe, who have
in common a passion for the music of
Michel Petrucciani and a reverence for
his memory. Phil Broadhurst and I are
members. Phil’s Delayed Reaction is the
deepest, most sincere, most meaningful
form of tribute that one musician can
pay another. Petrucciani’s life-affirming
spirit is unmistakably present here. But
most of all what is here is Phil’s personal
understanding of Petrucciani’s music and
new directions derived from it, which is
surely the way Petrucciani would have
wanted it.” - Thomas Conrad, JazzTimes,
Stereophile
The music on this recording was played at
various gigs in NZ before the band went into
the studio to record. In the past I have often
worked the other way round, but this time
there was a familiarity with the material
which really comes across I think.
This album is dedicated to the memory of
the great French pianist Michel Petrucciani
whose life and music I explored in my
Masters thesis. I have arranged five of his
compositions for the quartet and included
five of my own pieces inspired in one way or
another by Petrucciani’s writing and playing.
Of the Petrucciani tunes, Brazilian Like
retains its South American flavour and gains a
new introduction and coda while Guadeloupe
has newly composed bass lines in unison
with the piano which occur throughout and
add to the relaxed atmosphere implied by the
title. La Champagne becomes a song with
lyrics written and sung by Julie Mason, while
One Night in the Hotel remains a piece for
solo piano. The most radical re-arrangement
sees Looking Up recast as a New Orleans
boogaloo with a recurring vamp and
condensed harmonic landscape.
Of the originals, Orange, was inspired by a
visit to Petrucciani’s birthplace in southern
France. Edward, Duke Ellington’s Christian
name, is a samba that honours Michel’s
own Ellington album, while Pat and Matai
Bay have lyrical melodies that echo the
Frenchman’s romantic side. The spacious
fusion flavour of Delayed Reaction reflects
current trends in European jazz.
Phil Broadhurst, June 2011
Phil Broadhurst is one of New Zealand’s
foremost pianists and composers and is
currently the Co-Ordinator of Jazz at the New
Zealand School of Music, Massey University,
Albany. In 2001 he became the first jazz
musician to be awarded the MNZM for
services to jazz.
Roger Manins first sat in with Phil’s trio
at Auckland’s London Bar when he was a
young teenager. He was already an exciting
and inventive player before he left New
Zealand for spells in Sydney and New York.
Resident again in Auckland, he is now
setting an example to the next generation
with his huge talent.
Olivier Holland, who sailed to New Zealand
from Germany, has become a leading
player on the local scene. His rich tone and
empathy for the music can be heard on every
track of this album. A true jazz professional.
Alain Koetsier is the youngest member of the
band, and first came to notice as a top-flight
drummer while still a student at Massey
University. Taught by Frank Gibson, Alain’s
technique and imagination are an invaluable
asset to the quartet.
Julie Mason is one of NZ’s leading jazz
singers and teachers. She sings her own
lyrics for La Champagne beautifully. Mike
Booth’s return from Holland has boosted
the small pool of great NZ trumpeters
immeasurably.
Thanks to: Roger, Oli, Alain and special guests Julie and Mike for your great contributions to this album, Steve for all your work recording, mixing and mastering this album, Ron Samsom for your support and encouragement, Cameron for the use of your photo, Carolyn for your design, Rattle Records, and the musicians who played with the quartet in the past and helped shape the music: Pete France, Alberto Santarelli and Jono Sawyer - PB
1 Brazilian Like 4.40
2 Delayed Reaction 6.38
3 Guadeloupe 7.30
4 Orange 6.01
5 Matai Bay 8.53
6 Pat 8.01
7 Looking Up 3.44
8 La Champagne 4.35
9 Edward 5.53
10 One Night in the Hotel 2.51
Total 58:50
Tracks 1, 3, 7, 8, 10 Michel Petrucciani (Mike P Publishing)
Tracks 2, 4, 5, 6, 9 Phil Broadhurst (APRA)
Phil Broadhurst piano
Roger Manins saxophone
Olvier Holland bass
Alain Koetsier drums
Special guests:
Julie Mason vocals (La Champagne)
Mike Booth trumpet (Pat)
Produced by Phil Broadhurst and Steve Garden
Recorded in Auckland April 30 and May 1, 2011
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Steve Garden
Photography by Cameron Broadhurst (cover) and Steve Garden (musicians)
This project was made possible with support from the New Zealand School of Music
www.juliephiljazz.co.nz
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-1001 2011