CURIOUS
TERRAIN : JUCAMAYA
Recorded
12-13 Sep 2007 and mainly 26-27 May 2009
Recorded
and mixed by Graham Dent
JazzVibes
JV007
Sep 2009
Ian Hill (tenor & soprano saxophones), Richard Baker (trombone), Graham Dent
(keyboard),
Tom Bull (double bass & bass guitar), Tyrone Bishop (double bass),
Steve Laffy (drums), Nick Millward (drums)
"This album brings together a mix of my own compositions and three jazz standards. From a composing perspective I feel I am able to increasingly exploit the varied and versatile nature of the musicians involved. Particular favourite tracks of mine are Reaching Beyond, a driving 6/4 tune which gives Ian a chance to stretch out in his usual lyrical style, the funky title track Curious Terrain in which Tom plays a great bass solo, and Too Young To Know, dedicated to my two year old grand-daughter, Emily, and featuring myself on piano. Then there is My Song by Keith Jarrett, my superstar on the piano, and an unusual arrangement of I'll Remember April. The terrain may be curious but hopefully not inaccessible to your ears. Good listening." Graham Dent
Here are some more tracks to listen to.
Too Young To Know (Dent)
Pictures Of Milly (Dent)
Last Tribute To Frank (Dent)
Cote D'Azur (Dent)
I'll Remember April (Raye,De Paul,Johnston)
Find out more about the band at www.jucamaya.com. Click here to buy the CD at Jazzcds.co.uk.
THINKING OF JOE : JUCAMAYA
Ian Hill (tenor & soprano saxes)
Richard Baker (trombone), Graham Dent (keyboard)
Tyrone Bishop (double bass), Nick Millward (drums)
JazzVibes JV006 Feb 2008
"We recorded this album over two days in September 2007. Everyone was on a "high" with true passion and enthusiasm in abundance. The only "low" experienced at the time was hearing the sad news of the death of Joe Zawinul on the previous day. I have always had a certain affection for Joe and his music, and one of my compositions was definitely written with the style of Weather Report in mind. I have since retitled it "Thinking of Joe", and have given the album the same name, as a tribute to his valued contribution to jazz. All but one of the tracks on the CD are my originals. We had tremendous fun recording it and are all proud of our achievement. I feel privileged to be working with such a fine bunch of talented guys."
Listen to some more sample clips from the album:
Honest Man (Dent)
Waiting For Rain (Dent)
Fatal Exception (Dent)
PERSONAL FREEWAY : GRAHAM DENT
solo album
Graham Dent (keyboard, guitar, sound modules)
JazzVibes JV005 2007
"This album came about through my desire to develop an increased level of freedom in my improvisation and to dip into Indian, Spanish and Latin music, all of which I greatly respect. With the help of 21st century computer technology I recorded some laid-back relaxed grooves that could act as the cushion for some experimentation. The results turned out to be better than I expected, and seemed to pull the listener into a kind of hypnotic engagement. Creating the the tracks was also a lot of fun, consuming many hours in my studio. I extended the album further by including various other original compositions some of which are included in the repertoire of the contemporary jazz quartet, Jucamaya."
Listen to some sample clips from the album:
Fine Velvet (Dent)
Shock Logic (Dent)
Fatal Exception (Dent)
Spider (Dent)
Kailash (Dent)
Click here to purchase the album on the Jazzcds.co.uk website.