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Glebe - Gaudi [CD]

Glebe - Gaudi [CD]

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Gaudi is the forthcoming album from multi-faceted musicians and composers Kieran Gunter and Chris Band. Assembling a collective of likeminded artists who form the band Glebe (named after the road where the two young musicians once lived together), Gunter and Bland present a captivating selection of original songs, partly inspired by the great guitar/piano led ensembles such as The Pat Metheny Group and The Impossible Gentlemen.

Kieran Gunter and Chris Bland have recently been establishing themselves as important players on the London jazz scene. Since graduating from the prestigious Leeds College Of Music, (with Bland subsequently attending Guildhall), the duo have achieved a plethora of individual accolades, including Kieran winning the Outstanding Individual Soloist award at the Great North Jazz Festival and Chris being awarded a scholarship by the Global Music Foundation, leading to study with the likes of Bruce Barth and Rene Marie. Having both been involved with The National Youth Jazz Orchestra, the duo have gone on to flourish in a wide range of high profile jazz projects, as well as broadening their horizons in to Latin, musical theatre and other realms.

The album Gaudi charts an engaging course: tunes like 'Kirkstall Abbey' and 'You Can't Write Tears' provide reference to the great electric jazz fusion bands, where other tracks sail closer to the music of more recent contemporaries such as Nubiya Garcia and Ezra Collective. Influence from jazz luminaries such as Maria Schneider and Kenny Wheeler can also be heard, while songs such as 'Il Ragno Della Tomba' are influenced by modern acoustic piano trios like Shai Maestro, while 'L'Iseran' provides a sultry groove originating from the music of Brazil. Overall, the work is characterised by emotive melodies and evocative soundscapes, masterfully balancing intricate arrangements with spontaneous improvisation.

Gaudi\u0301 is further enhanced by vocalist, harpist, and lyricist Tara Minton (Bjoork, Toni Kofi) lending her voice to the tracks "Haflinger" and "Ruby," while Clare Wheeler (Chaka Khan, Jacob Collier) and Francesca Confortini (Cat Stevens, Katie Melua, Francesco Mendolia) also provide thrilling vocals. Additionally, the album features the virtuosic saxophone and flute artistry of Tom Smith (Donny McCaslin, Ian Shaw, Gareth Lockrane) on 'L'Iseran.' Starting the new year off with a bang, Kieran Gunter and Chris Bland's album is set to become an exceptional addition to UK jazz's ever evolving culture.

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Gaudi is the forthcoming album from multi-faceted musicians and composers Kieran Gunter and Chris Band. Assembling a collective of likeminded artists who form the band Glebe (named after the road where the two young musicians once lived together), Gunter and Bland present a captivating selection of original songs, partly inspired by the great guitar/piano led ensembles such as The Pat Metheny Group and The Impossible Gentlemen.

Kieran Gunter and Chris Bland have recently been establishing themselves as important players on the London jazz scene. Since graduating from the prestigious Leeds College Of Music, (with Bland subsequently attending Guildhall), the duo have achieved a plethora of individual accolades, including Kieran winning the Outstanding Individual Soloist award at the Great North Jazz Festival and Chris being awarded a scholarship by the Global Music Foundation, leading to study with the likes of Bruce Barth and Rene Marie. Having both been involved with The National Youth Jazz Orchestra, the duo have gone on to flourish in a wide range of high profile jazz projects, as well as broadening their horizons in to Latin, musical theatre and other realms.

The album Gaudi charts an engaging course: tunes like 'Kirkstall Abbey' and 'You Can't Write Tears' provide reference to the great electric jazz fusion bands, where other tracks sail closer to the music of more recent contemporaries such as Nubiya Garcia and Ezra Collective. Influence from jazz luminaries such as Maria Schneider and Kenny Wheeler can also be heard, while songs such as 'Il Ragno Della Tomba' are influenced by modern acoustic piano trios like Shai Maestro, while 'L'Iseran' provides a sultry groove originating from the music of Brazil. Overall, the work is characterised by emotive melodies and evocative soundscapes, masterfully balancing intricate arrangements with spontaneous improvisation.

Gaudiu0301 is further enhanced by vocalist, harpist, and lyricist Tara Minton (Bjoork, Toni Kofi) lending her voice to the tracks "Haflinger" and "Ruby," while Clare Wheeler (Chaka Khan, Jacob Collier) and Francesca Confortini (Cat Stevens, Katie Melua, Francesco Mendolia) also provide thrilling vocals. Additionally, the album features the virtuosic saxophone and flute artistry of Tom Smith (Donny McCaslin, Ian Shaw, Gareth Lockrane) on 'L'Iseran.' Starting the new year off with a bang, Kieran Gunter and Chris Bland's album is set to become an exceptional addition to UK jazz's ever evolving culture.

Track Listing

As Blue As You Once Were

You Can't Write Tears

Ruby

Kirkstall Abbey

L'Iseran

Gaudi's Blues

Haflinger

Il Ragno Della Tomba

Il Ragno Della Tomba Outro

Details
  • Genre: Jazz
  • Product Type: AUDIO CD
  • Barcode: 781005840265
  • Release Date: January 17, 2025
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