Following the success of her 2010 debut 'Tangent', Trish Clowes further extends her depth and range with this majestic second album, its title derived from an Oscar Wilde poem. The subtle, mysterious music is performed by two different ensembles, including a nonet featuring a string quartet that features 'staggeringly virtuosic' violinist Thomas Gould. Clowes explores a fascinating hinterland between jazz and contemporary classical music, combining fluent improvisation with evocative melodic lines and shifting textures. Guests include pianist Gwilym Simcock and singer Kathleen Willison. Recording information: Curtis Schwartz Studio (12/14/2011-12/16/2011). Photographer: Curtis Schwartz . Arranger: Trish Clowes. Personnel: Trish Clowes (tenor saxophone); Chris Montague (electric guitar); Calum Gourlay (double bass); James Maddren (drums). Audio Mixer: Curtis Schwartz . ~ CD Universe
Live! is the first UK album from top Swiss pianist Christoph Stiefel's Inner Language Trio. It is the first time Basho has released music from an all-European ensemble. Many of Stiefel's pieces use the compositional device of Isorhythms, a concept dating from the middle ages but which leads to a very contemporary sound. 'Live!' captures the trio liberated from the restrictions of the studio in Saalfelden, Amburg and Munchen. The album summarises and builds on eight years of work and finds the musicians reaching remarkable levels of empathy and interaction. Liner Note Author: Dan Paton. Recording information: Amberg (04/14/2011); Jazzclub Unterfahrt, Munich (04/14/2011); München (04/14/2011); Saalfelden (04/14/2011); Amberg (04/2011); Jazzclub Unterfahrt, Munich (04/2011); München (04/2011); Saalfelden (04/2011). Personnel: Christoph Stiefel (piano); Lionel Friedli (drums). Audio Mixer: Curtis Schwartz . ~ CD Universe
DNA Group are a band of German jazz musicians who are specialized on covering famous artists. On their debut album they've picked the best songs of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and interpreted them in their totally unique jazz-fusion style. This album will be a big surprise for all fans of modern jazz and for open minded Red Hot Chili Peppers-Fans as well. Contains some of the biggest hits like "Under The Bridge", "Can't Stop" and "Hump De Dump". Tributee: Red Hot Chili Peppers. Personnel: Johannes Uhlmann (guitar); David Milzow (flute, saxophone); Robert Jöcks (drums). Audio Mixer: Danya Vodovoz. Recording information: Musikzentrum Hannover (06/14/2012-06/16/2012). ~ CD Universe
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