Release Date: 18 November 2016
Label: ASC
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 0607128998563
Genres: Jazz  Contemporary  
Release Date: 18 November 2016
Label: ASC
Packaging Type: Digipak
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 0607128998563
Genres: Jazz  Contemporary  
Description
Legendary 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.
'Paris' was recorded by Jon Hiseman over two nights in July 2016 , presented by Hélène 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'.
The sequence contains songs written in collaboration with his wife, the artist, vocalist and librettist Kate Westbrook, along with popular songs, jazz classics and blues.
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
Mike Westbrook
Mike Westbrook
Mike Westbrook & Kate Westbrook
Mike Westbrook Orchestra
Mike Westbrook
Mike Westbrook
Kate Westbrook & Mike Westbrook