Proper note new releases 11 aug 2014

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JAZZ NEW RELEASE - 28/7/2014

Dominic J. Marshall Trio Spirit Speech

ORIGIN82659 805558265921 CD ORIGIN RECORDS £7.99 JAZZ

Born and raised in the U.K. and based in Amsterdam, pianist/composer Dominic J Marshall proved with his first two recordings to be a prodigious and precocious talent. On ‘Spirit Speech’, Marshall’s trio, with bassist Tobias Nijboer and drummer Jamie Peet, evades categorisation, surging enigmatically through jazz, classical, hip-hop, soul, folk and everything in between, into a realm of expression that is uncompromisingly their own. In 2013 Marshall was selected unanimously by a jury of Jamie Cullum, Gilles Peterson and Jez Nelson to perform at the ‘BBC Introduces’ showcase at Band on the Wall, as part of Manchester Jazz Festival. The live recording was broadcast in August for BBC Radio 3. “He brings together a great heritage of the past, but also something very fresh and new, all within the confines of a simple acoustic piano trio.” - Jamie Cullum, BBC Radio 2 Personnel: Dominic J. Marshall (piano), Tobias Nijboer (double bass), Jamie Peet (drums)

Tracks: 1. Austin Peralta 2. Book of Machines 3. Unflinchingly 4. Srividya’s Cells 5. Tiwanaku 6. Sleepwalking 7. Bud 8. Justin 9. I’m Sorry 10. N = This Very Duo 11. Enter the Void Reviews confirmed in The Independent, The Guardian + Jazzwise Published reviews: (4 stars) Spirit Speech is as bold and adventurous as its predecessor and the spirit of youthful audacity remains undimmed...exhibits the same virtues that made "Icaros" such a success while simultaneously broadening the trio's emotional and dynamic range.” - The Jazz Mann “This is an excellent, imaginative and distinctive album and repays repeated listens.” - LondonJazzNews “Spirit Speech is proud of its influences but never overwhelmed by them: the result is refreshing and innovative...There's a quiet confidence about this music and these performances, a maturity that belies Marshall's relative youth.” - All About Jazz Live dates: 3rd Sep - Lescar, Sheffield 4th Sep - Jazz RE:freshed @ Mau Mau Bar, London 5th Sep - Jazz at the Priestley, Bradford 6th Sep - Nottingham Contemporary Cafe 7th Sep - Omnibus, London 9th Sep - Dempseys, Cardiff 3rd Oct - Zeffirellis, Ambleside 4th Oct - Callander Jazz Festival, Scotland 5th Oct - 7arts @ Inkwell, Leeds 25th Nov - The Vortex, London 27th - King's Hall @ Newcastle Uni 30th - Jazz East @ The Fludyer Arms Hotel, Suffolk




JAZZ NEW RELEASE - 11/8/2014

Bart Wirtz feat. Sean Jones Interview

CR73371 608917337129 CD CHALLENGE RECORDS £7.99 JAZZ

On ‘Interview’ the Dutch saxophonist Bart Wirtz teams up with leading American trumpeter Sean Jones (the orchestra of Wynton Marsalis, the Marcus Miller band). The line up is completed with vibraphone, bass clarinet and keys. A fresh and surprising sound, cross-referencing jazz with different styles and influences from rock to roots. One of the finest young saxophonists in Europe today, Bart Wirtz has a flexible and versatile style that ranges from hard bop to freer explorations. A logical extension of such giants as Jackie McLean, Frank Morgan and Art Pepper among others, Wirtz has his own sound and open-minded approach to playing jazz. Wirtz has won several awards, including the Erasmus Jazz Prize, the Leiden Jazz Award and the Breda Jazz Prize. In November 2012 he won the Edison Jazzism Audiance Award for his previous album ‘iDreamer’. Personnel: Bart Wirtz (alto saxophone), Sean Jones (trumpet), Jan Smit (bass clarinet), Jasper Soffers( piano, wurlitzer, Rhodes, Hammond organ), Vinvent Houdijk (vibraphone), Jeroen Vierdag (bass), Joost Van Schaik (drums)

Tracks: We Are The State / Sun Chime / Growth IV / Gang / Blues in the Dirt / Movietheme for the lost Moroccan / Resa Mo'

Batik Headland

CR73383 608917338324 CD CHALLENGE RECORDS £7.99 JAZZ

Batik is a group that originated from the duo which drummer Joost Lijbaart and pianist (and ECM recording artist) Wolfert Brederode started in 2005. Significant to the group sound is the blending of music into one sound, the instruments itself are subordinate to the whole. The music is inspired by the work of the artist Claudy Jongstra, who creates art pieces and architectural installations from hand felted material. Batik fuses an emphasis on joint improvisation together with these other contemporary influences to create unique jazz soundscapes. Personnel: Joost Lijbaart (drums, percussion), Wolfert Brederode (piano), Ed Verhoeff (electric & acoustic guitars), Mark Haanstra (bass guitar)

Tracks: Neon / Intertwined / Headlands / Arch / Dharma / Glow / Lady Y / Cirrus / If you hear me talking to myself... / Menado / Headland




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Wes Montgomery & The Montgomery-Johnson Quintet


HLT8014PMI 888430306219 10” IMPORT RSD £14.99 JAZZ

This is a newly discovered lost recording session of legendary jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery and The Montgomery-Johnson Quintet (his brothers Monk and Buddy, alongside Alonzo “Pookie” and Robert “Sonny” Johnson) recorded at Columbia studios in 1955 for Epic Records. These are amongst the earliest known recordings of Wes Montgomery (& his brothers), plus Quincy Jones as a producer. Limited edition worldwide pressing of 2000 hand-numbered copies on 10” vinyl. These tracks are licensed from Sony Music Group to Resonance Records as part of a limited edition 10” pressing to commemorate Record Store Day. Resonance has re-created the look and feel of what the packaging would’ve looked like had the session been released back in 1955 (fully enact with vintage art, logos, and even a classic mid-1950’s Epic Records label). Liner notes feature highlights of an interview of Quincy Jones to Ashley Kahn given in 2013. Personnel: Wes Montgomery (guitar), Alonzo “Pookie” Johnson (tenor saxophone), Buddy Montgomery (piano), Monk Montgomery (bass), Robert “Sonny” Johnson (drums)

Tracks: Love For Sale / Leila / Undecided / Blues / Far Wes


Live at The Turf Club

HLT8015PMI 724101772719 LP IMPORT RSD £14.99 JAZZ

These recordings were made by a 22 year old Butler College student named Philip Kahl, who followed the legendary jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery and his brothers around Indianapolis in the mid-1950's. The recordings were made at Indy’s Turf Club in 1956. Limited edition world-wide pressing of 2000 hand-numbered copies on whiskey coloured 10” vinyl, for Record Store Day 2014. This group with the brothers (Wes, Buddy and Monk) was known by Naptown jazz fans as The Montgomery-Johnson Quintet, (with fellow locals, drummer, Robert “Sonny” Johnson, and tenor saxophonist, Alonzo “Pookie” Johnson). On “Going Down to Big Mary's House”, you'll also be treated to guest vocals from Duke Ellington alumni, Debbie Andrews. Resonance first obtained these recordings in 2011 from Ann Montgomery (the widow of Buddy Montgomery). Ann came to Resonance with news Buddy had copies of these recordings plus never before published photos taken at The Turf Club. Resonance did direct transfers from the original quarter inch tape reels, re-mastering the music at 96/24 bit. Personnel: Wes Montgomery (guitar), Alonzo “Pookie” Johnson (alto saxophone), Buddy Montgomery (piano), Monk Montgomery (bass), Robert “Sonny” Johnson (drums)

Tracks: Wes's Tune / Fascinating Rhythm / Six Bridges to Cross / Going Down To Big Mary's / Caravan / Django




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Matt Wilson Quartet & John Medeski

Gathering Call

PM2169 753957216696 CD PALMETTO RECORDS £7.99 JAZZ For ‘Gathering Call’ the Matt Wilson Quartet is joined by a special guest - keyboard star of Medeski Martin & Wood, John Medeski. They have created an irresistibly tune-rich, hard-grooving album steeped in the vintage virtues even as it sounds utterly fresh. Matt Wilson is renowned for his virtuosic flair as a drummer and his good-vibes positivity as a bandleader, not to mention his facility for collaborating with top musicians across the spectrum of jazz - from the mainstream to the avant-garde and virtually everything in between. ‘Gathering Call’ features a brace of Wilson originals that range from the raucous, drum-driven title track and Ornette-accented “How Ya Goin?” to the atmospheric “Dancing Waters” and elliptically lyrical “Hope (for the Cause)”. The interpretive numbers include versions of two Duke Ellington compositions (including the rarely covered “You Dirty Dog”) and uncommon tunes by Charlie Rouse, Butch Warren and Hugh Lawson, plus the Beyonce song “If I Were A Boy.” Personnel: Matt Wilson (drums), John Medeski (piano), Jeff Lederer (tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, clarinet), Kirk Knuffke (cornet), Chris Lightcap (bass)

Tracks: Main Stem / Some Assembly Required / Dancing Waters / Get over, Get off and Get On / Barack Obama / Gathering Call / You Dirty Dog / Hope (For the Cause) / Dreamscape / How Ya Going? / If I Were a Boy / Pumpkin's Delight / Juanita Reviewed on JazzTimes, All About Jazz + Marlbank websites

John Hammond Timeless

PM2170 753957217020 CD PALMETTO RECORDS £7.99 BLUES

With a career that spans over three decades, John Hammond is one of a handful of blues musicians who was on the scene at the beginning of the first blues renaissance of the mid-60s. Some critics have described Hammond as a white Robert Johnson, and Hammond does justice to classic blues by combining powerful guitar and harmonica playing with expressive vocals and a dignified stage presence. ‘Timeless’ is a live record of blues tunes hand picked by John himself. Although he’s a multi-dimensional artist, one thing Hammond has never professed to be is a songwriter. In the early years of his career, it was more important to him that he bring the art form to a wider audience by performing classic - in some cases forgotten - songs. Now, more than 30 years later, Hammond continues to do this, touring all over the US, Canada and Europe from his base in northern New Jersey.

Tracks: No One Can Forgive Me But My Baby (tom Waits) / Heartache Blues / Going Away Baby (james Lane) / Further On Up The Road (joe Medwick) / Looking For Trouble (eddie Taylor) / Tell Me Mama (walter Jacobs) / Last Night (walter Jacobs) / That Nasty Swing (cliff Carlisle) / Drop Down Mama (sleepy John Estes) / Hard Times (skip James) / Jockey Full Of Bourbon (tom Waits) / Tell Me (chester Burnett) / Junco Partner (trad. Blues Song) / The Sky Is Crying (elmore James) / No Money Down (chuck Berry)




ROCK/JAZZ NEW RELEASE - 21/7/2014

Silence Blossoms Silence Blossoms

FP016 5052442005704 CD EFPI RECORDS £7.99 ROCK/JAZZ

Debut album from Anglo-Swedish group Silence Blossoms combining contemporary and original poetry with folk-inspired melodies and bringing both into an improvised music soundworld. They have been described as playing “haunted and corrupted modern folk laments, possessed of a gelid Baltic beauty” by MOJO (in a 4 star review) and “a perfect blend of sweet harmony and art noise” by The Ring Modulator blog. Silence Blossoms are Sam Andreae (composition, tenor saxophone, voice, guitar, electronics), Gus Loxbo (double bass, guitar, voice, saw) and Hanna Olivegren (voice, synthesizer). Using poetry as a starting point for their pieces, the group incorporates text and melody into an improvised music setting, keeping the sensibilities that make improvisation such an exciting format for expression while introducing structure and familiar shapes through the use of song, harmony and melody. Andreae’s folkish compositions anchor the music and give the group space to restlessly explore contrasting themes of darkness, light, aggression, fragility, pain and joy. Inspired in equal parts by free improvisers and song poets such as Leonard Cohen, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Evan Parker, Derek Bailey, David Sylvian and Otomo Yoshihide, Silence Blossoms draw a line between these distinctly contrasting yet beautifully complementary styles. Strictly limited edition, the CDs are packaged in hand-crafted cardboard cases designed and printed by the artist and designer Angela Guyton.

Tracks: 1. Invisible Mender 2. King Of Everything 3. He 4. Remembrance Of An Open Wound 5. Not Waving But Drowning 6. Sonnet 7. Precious House 8. Död Och Begravd 9. Lady White 10. Dancer Album launch gig: Thursday 23rd July - Soup Kitchen, Manchester Jazz Festival Reviewed in MOJO magazine (July 2014) + on The Jazz Breakfast website Album preview on Marlbank website




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Joao Gilberto Live at Umbria Jazz

EUJ1004 8015948010044 CD EGEA £7.99 WORLD

Guitarist/vocalist João Gilberto is credited with being the originator of bossa nova, due to his 1950s affiliation with songwriter Antônio Carlos Jobim. This 2002 album captures his genius via a solo performance at Italy’s Umbria Jazz Festival, Perugia in 1996. His easily identifiable sound is intact here, as Gilberto delves into fourteen pieces, composed by Jobim, Dorival Caymmi, Ary Barroso and others, plus his own composition “Malaga”. Personnel: João Gilberto (guitar, vocals)

Tracks: Isto Aqui O Que E / De Conversa Em Conversa / Pra Que Discutir Com Madame / Malaga / Estate / La Vem A Baiana / Corcovado (Quiet Nights Of Quiet Stars) / Doralice / Rosa Morena / Desafinado / Saudade Da Bahia / O Prato / Chega De Saudade / Garota De Ipanema

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Proper note new releases 11 aug 2014