PETER ANDRE – COME FLY WITH ME
It’s been twenty years since Peter Andre released his global
hit, ‘Mysterious Girl’, and he’s now had three chart-topping singles, a further
seven Top 10 hits, and Platinum, Gold and Silver certifications for seven of
his albums to date, under his belt. He now returns with Come Fly With Me, the
brand new studio album which was inspired in part by the 100th anniversary of
Frank Sinatra’s birth and features Peter’s takes on on Rat Pack standards
including the album title track ‘Come Fly With Me’, ‘Mac The Knife’ and ‘Ain’t
That A Kick In The Head’. “All of these songs are great great classics,” says
Peter. “The fact that we’re celebrating hundred years of Frank Sinatra makes
the choice even better because you can start to pick some of the favourites
that Franky was really well-known for. When you listen to these old classics,
you realise what real music is.” ~ Amazon
QCBA - BEAUTY IN QUIET PLACES
Quentin Collins (QC) and Brandon Allen (BA), the hardest
hitting trumpet/sax frontline in the business, present their new release,
Beauty In Quiet Places, on the Ubuntu Music record label. The follow up to
their highly acclaimed debut album What's It Gonna Be?, released in 2011,
Beauty In Quiet Places consists of all original compositions, written by the
pair, with styles ranging from the up-tempo swing of Modal Tranesition (Allen's
homage to two of his biggest influences, John Coltrane and Joe Henderson) to
the laid back pocket groove of the title track. The opening track,
Fuerteventura, takes you on a samba-infused roller coaster ride whilst Oscar's
Lullaby showcases the group's softer, more reflective side. Completing the
lineup on Beauty In Quiet Places are QCBA's regular rhythm team of the
masterful Ross Stanley on Hammond organ and the elegant musicianship of Enzo
Zirilli on drums. Since their inception in 2008, QCBA have collaborated with a
broad range of artists, including Omar, Paloma Faith, Liane Carroll, Hamish
Stuart, Natalie Williams, Gwyneth Herbert, Dennis Rollins and Cleveland
Watkiss. This has enabled them to develop the eclectic sound that is so evident
in this recording, bringing together a melting pot of Jazz, Brazilian and Funk,
always soulful and, crucially, always swinging! ~Amazon
COLIN TOWNS MASK ORCHESTRA - DRAMA
When Colin Towns formed the Mask Orchestra in 1990, he
brought together some of the most important new and established players on the
jazz scene. The Mask Orchestra was seen not only as an exciting new band, it
was ground breaking. Twenty-five years on, Colin Towns Mask Orchestra is back.
The new double album Drama will be the group s seventh release and boasts a
line-up featuring a veritable who's who of jazz's finest, alongside handpicked
players of the new generation. As the title might suggest, the inspiration for
Drama is theatre and drama, featuring new and also original music from Colin
Towns's extensive work in the theatre, from classic plays including One Flew
Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Equus and Macbeth, to contemporary work including Terry
Johnson's Hysteria. Towns found working in the theatre a life changing
experience and it was theatre sound designer John Leonard who introduced his
work to the director Terry Hands, who became his great mentor. It was through
Hands that he discovered the works of many playwrights, which in turn spawned
many fruitful collaborations. This is the world that Drama explores and the
world that Towns brought to the band. 'It was important they knew the synopsis
of each play so they would understand where the compositions were coming from.
Some of the pieces are from original productions, which started life in the
theatre and now step into the spotlight. Others are revisits, musical
reinterpretations or impressions of the plays.' Drama is at once a challenging
and exhilarating journey, which follows not necessarily the tradition, but the
spirit, of Jazz, but which crucially, celebrates all music. Towns had never
shied away from taking risks and following his own path regardless of what
others might think and Drama is no exception. 'My heart beats faster when I
hear these special musicians come together and breathe life and fire into my
music. When it looks impossible, seems crazy, challenges and surprises, then to
me it feels that we re heading in the right direction.' Colin Towns Mask
Orchestra line up 2015: Saxes: Tim Garland, Alan Skidmore, Peter King, Nigel
Hitchcock, Julian Siegel, Simon Allen Trumpets: Graham Russell, Henry Lowther,
George Hogg, Rory Simmons Trombones: Roger Williams, Barnaby Dickinson, Tom
White, Harry Brown Piano: Andrew McCormack Drums: Ralph Salmins Guitar: Chris
Montague Percussion: Stephan Maass (from Munich) Bass: Arnd Geise (from
Hamburg) Keyboards: Colin Towns Special guest Japanese drummer and
percussionist Joji Hirota. ~ Amazon
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