Kate Westbrook & Mike Westbrook
Format Details:
Release Date: 11 May 2015
Label: ASC
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 7395748514975
Genres: Jazz Contemporary
Description
ASC Records continues their 'ASC at 20' series with this reissue of 'Fine 'n Yellow' by Kate and Mike Westbrook, featuring saxophonists Chris and Pete Whyman, bassist/composer Steve Berry and drummer Jon Hiseman.
An album dedicated to the memory of Margery and John Styles commissioned by the Margery Styles Estate, which was distributed to friends and family of Margery and John and to subscribers of the Smith's Academy Informer of which John and Margery were the founders.
"The couple were close friends of the Westbrooks' and this charming record oozes affection… the playing from all involved is totally assured. This is the Westbrooks' best release in a while- and that says a lot." - Jazzwise
"A beautifully honed musical essay which creates a living harmony with the words, most of which speak of love, friendship and union...This is an album that makes you proud of life, pleased to be human, played by jazz musicians whose endless music has made them into griots of sound, melody and improvisation...One day this country will realise their greatness." - Chris Searle, Morning Star
Personnel: Kate Westbrook (voice), Mike Westbrook (piano, keyboards), Chris Biscoe (alto and soprano saxophone, alto clarinet), Peter Whyman (alto and soprano saxophone, clarinet and bass clarinet), Steve Berry (double bass), Jon Hiseman (drums)
Tracklisting
Stan Sulzmann & Nikki Iles
Kate Westbrook & Mike Westbrook
John Turner & Neil Smith
Alan Barnes & Don Weller
Daryl Runswick, Ray Russell, Phil Lee, Tony Hymas, John Marshall, Linda Hirst
Daryl Runswick Rhythm Section, Dazzle Strings, Dazzle Brass
Daryl Runswick
Steve Plews Trio
Kate Westbrook & Mike Westbrook
Kate Westbrook & Mike Westbrook
