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John Crawford - Room For Dancing [VINYL]

John Crawford - Room For Dancing [VINYL]

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Pianist John Crawford with a stellar band that includes cellist, Shirley Smart, guitarist Guillermo Hill, Alec Dankworth on bass, and the drums and percussion of Simon Pearson and Andre Ticino, along with vocalists Eleonora Clapps and Linley Weir. As has recently been observed, 'As a pianist John has now managed to develop a style and sound of his own - he really doesn't sound like anyone else. There are so many jazz pianists - that's quite an achievement'. As if to echo this sentiment Room for Dancing brings together some of John Crawford's most adventurous compositions and playing to date in a joyous blend of carefully selected tunes that for all their diversity sit together comfortably as a uniform whole that as the album's title suggest, is full of movement.

Room for Dancing heralds a burgeoning confidence for the pianist, and with this confidence John Crawford has looked to push himself and the band in these exhilarating, tender and lyrical compositions. There is a playfulness in the music that is captured wonderfully by the band and in John's use of unusual time signatures. This can be heard in the opening 'Maite's Dance' in 11/8, prompting guitarist Guillermo Hill to confess that it is 'the hardest album I've ever played on', and in 11/8 is 'Polegnala e Todora' by Philip Koutev. One of Koutev's most famous choral compositions and based in a traditional Bulgarian folk song, this is a delightful piece of music that despite the tricky time signature has powerful contributions from both bass and drums.

There are excellent vocal performances from Eleonora Clapps on a tender rendition of Billy Joel's 'And So It Goes' and the powerful voice of Linley Weir on 'Track'. Originally recorded with Linley for her own recording it was felt it was not quite right for that album. John had not forgotten the song, and quite rightly decided that it would be perfect for Room for Dancing. The LP also comes with an additional track as a download in 'Bow and Codine'. An unusual title that John refers to as his dedication to Shirley Smart adding that 'when I hear Shirley play, I feel that her music can wash away any pain'.

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Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.All items shipped within 3 working days of payment.We take every step to ensure your vinyl purchase is delivered to you in the same pristine condition as when it leaves our packing area. We have selected very robust 12 inch mailers in order to protect your valuable vinyl throughout its journey to your doorstep. Even when handled incorrectly, your item should still arrive in tip-top condition.Pianist John Crawford with a stellar band that includes cellist, Shirley Smart, guitarist Guillermo Hill, Alec Dankworth on bass, and the drums and percussion of Simon Pearson and Andre Ticino, along with vocalists Eleonora Clapps and Linley Weir. As has recently been observed, 'As a pianist John has now managed to develop a style and sound of his own - he really doesn't sound like anyone else. There are so many jazz pianists - that's quite an achievement'. As if to echo this sentiment Room for Dancing brings together some of John Crawford's most adventurous compositions and playing to date in a joyous blend of carefully selected tunes that for all their diversity sit together comfortably as a uniform whole that as the album's title suggest, is full of movement.

Room for Dancing heralds a burgeoning confidence for the pianist, and with this confidence John Crawford has looked to push himself and the band in these exhilarating, tender and lyrical compositions. There is a playfulness in the music that is captured wonderfully by the band and in John's use of unusual time signatures. This can be heard in the opening 'Maite's Dance' in 11/8, prompting guitarist Guillermo Hill to confess that it is 'the hardest album I've ever played on', and in 11/8 is 'Polegnala e Todora' by Philip Koutev. One of Koutev's most famous choral compositions and based in a traditional Bulgarian folk song, this is a delightful piece of music that despite the tricky time signature has powerful contributions from both bass and drums.

There are excellent vocal performances from Eleonora Clapps on a tender rendition of Billy Joel's 'And So It Goes' and the powerful voice of Linley Weir on 'Track'. Originally recorded with Linley for her own recording it was felt it was not quite right for that album. John had not forgotten the song, and quite rightly decided that it would be perfect for Room for Dancing. The LP also comes with an additional track as a download in 'Bow and Codine'. An unusual title that John refers to as his dedication to Shirley Smart adding that 'when I hear Shirley play, I feel that her music can wash away any pain'.

Track Listing

Maite's Dance

Blossom

Elena's Dance

Snd So It Goes

Club del Campesino

Polegnala e Todora

Things

Track

Elena's Dance (Andrea Tripodi's Remix)

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  • Product Type: Vinyl
  • Barcode: 781005766879
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