Format Details:
Release Date: 24 January 2011
Label: 33 Jazz
Packaging Type: Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 5020883337159
Genres: Jazz Contemporary
Description
A collection of 21 tracks from saxophonist Theo Travis, specially selected from nine of his albums. Featuring artists as varied as John Etheridge, Hugh Hopper, Steve Lawson and Palle Mikkelborg.
The album's tracks are all digitally remastered by twice Grammy nominated engineer Andy Jackson and the sound quality on many tracks is much improved from the original releases. The album is packaged in a deluxe digipack with a beautiful 20 page booklet featuring many previously unseen photos of Theo and his various groups.
The London-based saxophonist and composer Theo Travis has made a name for himself on the British jazz scene for his virtuosity and soulful style as well as his fine compositions. In addition to working with his own groups, Theo has worked with musicians including Jim Mullen, Norma Winstone, Tony Coe, John Marshall, Mick Karn and the late Slim Gaillard. Theo also performs with ambient and progressive rock artists and has performed or recorded with Robert Fripp, David Sylvian, Gong, Soft Machine Legacy, Bill Nelson, Hatfield and the North, Richard Sinclair, Porcupine Tree, Harold Budd and Jah Wobble, amongst others.
Personnel: Theo Travis (tenor and soprano saxophone, flute), John Etheridge, Mark Wood, Mike Outram (electric guitar), Tony Coe (bass clarinet), Palle Mikkelborg (trumpet), David Gordon (piano), Steve Lawson, Hugh Hopper (bass guitar), Jeff Clyne, Andy Hamill (double bass), John Marshall, Marc Parnell (drums) and others
Tracklisting
The Cadillac Kings
Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion
Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion
Theo Travis
Laura Zakian
Sarah Moule
Sketch
Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion
Theo Travis
Theo Travis
Theo Travis
Theo Travis
