Release Date: 31 January 2025
Label: Stoney Lane Records
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5052442025634
Genres: Jazz  Contemporary  
Release Date: 31 January 2025
Label: Stoney Lane Records
Packaging Type: Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5052442025634
Genres: Jazz  Contemporary  
Description
Innovative pianist and composer David Ferris releases his first major record with Birmingham's Stoney Lane Records - a compelling recording of adventurous original writing for his 7-piece band, featuring a special guest appearance from acclaimed US guitarist Peter Bernstein.
"Pianist and organist David Ferris presents his dynamic septet and beguiling original writing with his new release, Sketches, with the eminent New York- based guitarist Peter Bernstein." - Jazzwise
Originally due to be recorded in early 2020 before plans were abruptly halted by the onset of the pandemic, Ferris' determination persevered, with 'Sketches' finally captured in the studio three years later with Bernstein in London. Two new and beautiful solo piano reflections on the precarious and unsettled COVID times resulted, set alongside the joyous movement and layers Ferris' writing creates for his septet, and pertinent nods to heroes John Taylor and Keith Jarrett.
Tracklisting
Xhosa Cole
David Ferris Septet
Sara Colman
Trish Clowes & Ross Stanley
Paul Dunmall Quintet (with Ed Puddick & the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Big Band)
Steve Banks
Mike Fletcher
TG Collective
In The Country, Solveig Slettahjell & Knut Reiersrud
Karl Ratzer
Daniel Herskedal
Yuko Fujiyama - Graham Haynes - Ikue Mori
Xavi Reija
Wingfield Reuter Sirkis
Waldeck Sextet
Waldeck