{"product_id":"606236","title":"Mike Westbrook - Paris [CD]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that not all audio CDs are shrink-wrapped fom the factory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLegendary British jazz composer Mike Westbrook turned 80 in 2016. In the spring he celebrated this milestone with the release of the album 'A Bigger Show' with his 22-piece Uncommon  Orchestra  (ASCCD162163). Now  in  complete contrast, he  is  releasing  his  first  solo  piano  recording  in  almost  40 years.\\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Paris' was recorded by Jon Hiseman over two nights in July 2016 , presented by H\\xe9l\\xe8ne Aziza at her art gallery and music venue 19 rue Paul Fort near Porte d'Orleans.  In an hour-long set, Mike Westbrook improvises themes from his own musical history, from his 1970s composition 'Citadel\/Room 315' through to 'A Bigger  Show'  and  his  recent 'Paintbox  Jane'.  There  are  references  to  his Ellington tribute Duke's Birthday, to 'London Bridge is Broken Down', to  his  music  theatre  piece 'The Ass',  and  to his  Beatles project 'Off Abbey Road'.\u003c\/p\u003e \\r\u003cbr\u003e\\r\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sequence contains songs written in collaboration with his wife, the artist, vocalist and librettist Kate Westbrook, along with popular songs, jazz classics and blues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFreedom's Crown\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePropositions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Triumphant Entry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Flower Is A Lovesome Thing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSophisticated Lady\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGaudy Bar\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSolitude\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNahe Des Geliebten\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eView From The Drawbridge\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTender Love\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou Make Me Feel Brand New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Sound Of Caress\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe Loves You\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy Lover's Coat\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eD.T.T.M.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood Old Wagon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlues For Terenzi\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf Thou Must Love Me\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55169444086145,"sku":"606236","price":14.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/41EfaqXLd2L._SL1500.jpg?v=1768077695","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/606236","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}