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Will Todd: Passion Music & Jazz Missa Brevis
Shaneeka Simon (vocals) & John Turville (piano)
St Martin’s Voices & Will Todd Ensemble, Will Todd
Shaneeka Simon would sound just as confident singing Broadway material and the St Martin’s Voices, for whom Passion Music was written, deliver the familiar words – John 3:16, 13:34, 15:13, the... —
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The Colour of Intention
RecommendedLewis Wright (vibraphone), Matt Brewer (double bass), Marcus Gilmore (drums)
There’s nothing too angular that’s going to offend anyone here, and if it’s not sacrilege to say this, there's a breezy, exotica atmosphere to parts of 'The Colour of Intention' that I thoroughly... —
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Presto Recording of the Week, 4th December 2020
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Bliss may not command the same star attraction as Goodman once did but his ability to bring out the very best in his ensemble makes the performances on this album just as timeless as the music... —
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Todd clearly loves and understands jazz… he does not use jazz forms and accents merely as exotic colourings but embraces their spirit and vibrancy. Todd is well served by the brass, reed and... —
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The delivery is polished and each number is delivered in a slick, not-a-hair-out-of-place fashion - and that’s the problem, especially when the singing is heard in such close-up sound. It all... —
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The sense of unity and clarity of piano and vibes resonates throughout this highly impressive and very musical debut. —
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A Tribute to Benny Goodman
Julian Bliss Septet: Julian Bliss (clarinet), Neal Thornton (piano), Martin Shaw (trumpet), Colin Oxley (guitar), Tim Thornton (bass), Matt Skelton (drums) & Jim Hart (vibes)
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Dance of the Three Legged Elephants
Conversations and Improvisations
Matthew Barley (cello) & Julian Joseph (piano)
This set of originals, improvisations and takes on pieces by everyone from Jobim to Ravel are informed, inventive and defy all predictions as to what’s coming next. The title track, evolving... —
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