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."
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
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.
SUE KIBBEY sings live at the Pizza on
the Park
with the GRAHAM DENT Trio
Sue Kibbey (vocals), Graham Dent (piano)
Rob Evans (double bass), Alan Gardiner (drums)
KIBBE003 2007
This was a truly memorable gig at the London club on 17th May 2007. Sue's vocal performance is warm and passionate, but also reflects a sense of having fun and enjoying a party atmosphere. She involved the audience in a couple of the songs and was joined by her two youngest daughters on stage in the second half. Unknown to us at the time the gig was being recorded.... we're so glad it was. See the Sue Kibbey website for more. Here are some sample clips from the album.
It Might As Well Be Spring
You Go To My Head
LAST ORDERS : FRESCO with ROY
FORBES
Roy Forbes (vocals), Ian Hill
(saxes)
Graham Dent (keyboard,
guitar, sound modules)
Mike Green (bass), Steve Street (drums)
Produced by Graham Dent
JazzVibes
JV004 2005
The tracks on Last Orders are a mix of ten original songs penned by Graham, Ian and Roy, and five classics from Roy's soul and R&B repertoire. Roy is the kind of singer that feels at home with material ranging from the jazz standards catalogue to blues, soul, and the songs of George Benson and Stevie Wonder. Overall the album reflects this diversity but it consistently has a strong jazz feel throughout, with interesting arrangements, a fine performance from Roy, and lively solos from Ian and Graham. Here are some sample clips from the album.
Last Orders (Forbes,Dent)
Is This Spring? (Dent,Hill)
NO HURRIES : FOOTPRINTS
John Bewick
(saxes), John Falloon (trumpet)
Graham Dent (keyboard),
Adrian Litvinoff (bass), Steve Street (drums)
Produced by Tim Whitehead
JazzVibes JV001 1998
CAN'T HELP LOVIN' THAT SONG : CHRISTINE CHIN
Christine Chin (vocals), Graham Dent (piano)
Rob
Evans (bass), Steve Street (drums)
Ginger Records GING001 2001
DARK TO LIGHT: STEVE TAYTON QUARTET
and
the ROLLS-ROYCE (COVENTRY) BAND
Steve
Tayton (saxes), Graham Dent (keyboard)
Steve
Kershaw (bass), Steve Harris (drums)
Recorded live at Polesworth Abbey
JazzVibes
JV003 1999
NEOTERIQUE : ANDREW FAWCETT QUARTET
Andrew
Fawcett (saxes), Graham Dent (piano)
Adrian
Litvinoff (bass), Steve Street (drums)
Shrewley SHRUCD01 1997