5052442024729

Epiphany

Vince Mendoza

Regular
£35.99
Sale
Regular
£35.99
Unavailable
Unit Price
per 

Format: 2LP

Cat No: RSMW001

Format Details:

Release Date:  29 March 2024

Label:  Ronnie Scott's Records

Packaging Type:  Gate Fold Vinyl

No of Units:  2

Barcode:  5052442024729

Genres:  Jazz  Contemporary  

  • Description

    'Epiphany' is an album by composer and arranger Vince Mendoza, released in 1999, it is appearing here on vinyl for the first time and features the London Symphony Orchestra and seven jazz soloists, including John Abercrombie, Michael Brecker, Peter Erskine, and Kenny Wheeler. The album consists of eight original compositions by Mendoza, ranging from the lyrical "Impromptu" to the rhythmic "Barcelona". The music is a blend of classical and post-bop, with influences from show tunes and Spanish folk music. Mendoza's orchestrations are subtle and evocative, creating a rich and varied sonic palette. The soloists interact with the orchestra in different ways, by blending in, contrasting, and often improvising over the written parts. This prefund musical journey is a testament to Mendoza's creativity and versatility as a composer and a conductor.

    This sumptuous package - presenting a 20th century wonder - is mastered on 180-gram vinyl for the first time by legendary engineer Bernie Grundman, bringing out the detailed nuances of an entrancing and moving musical journey.

    John Abercrombie: guitar
    Michael Brecker: tenor saxophone
    Peter Erskine: drums
    Marc Johnson: bass
    Joe Lovano: tenor saxophone
    John Taylor: piano
    Kenny Wheeler: trumpet and flugelhorn
    London Symphony Orchestra

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. Impromtu
      • 2. Wheaten Sky
      • 3. Ambivalence

      Side 2

      • 1. Esperanca
      • 2. Sanctus

      Disc 2

      Side 1

      • 1. Barcelona
      • 2. Epiphany
      • 3. Deep Song