Confluence

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Cat No: UBU0124CD

Release Date: 25 November 2022

Label: Ubuntu Music / Ubuntu Management Group

Packaging Type: Digipak

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 5060451220339

Genres: Jazz Contemporary

Description
Sean Gibbs is a prominent jazz trumpet player/composer based in London. He leads a quintet, whose critically acclaimed debut album was released with Ubuntu Music and awarded Five Stars in BBC Music Magazine.

Sean explains the idea behind his latest project: "Confluence is without doubt my biggest project to date. The title refers to different aspects of my musical and personal life, which seemed to come together at the right time to make it happen. It also represents the joyous gathering of so many incredible musicians and friends. I'm immensely grateful to everyone involved."

Sean continues, concerning the music and the musicians for the project: "I was fortunate enough to be able to put together my dream big band lineup and record at AIR Studios. I wrote with the specific players in mind, and it was incredibly rewarding to hear what they brought to my compositions. I wanted to stay true to the fundamentals that resonate with me - lyrical melodies, hearty grooves and a deep connection to the blues. Having a world class 17-piece band to work with brought these concepts to new heights and opened up so many more possibilities."

The 17-piece big band ensemble includes some of the most sought-after musicians on the jazz scene today:

Sean Gibbs - solo trumpet
Tom Walsh - trumpet
James Davison - trumpet
James Copus - trumpet/flugelhorn
Freddie Gavita - trumpet

Tom Dunnett - trombone
Kieran McLeod - trombone
Richard Foote - trombone
Richard Henry - bass trombone

George Millard - alto/soprano saxophone
James Gardiner-Bateman - alto saxophone

Helena Kay - tenor saxophone
Riley Stone-Lonergan - tenor saxophone
Chris Maddock - baritone saxophone

Rob Brockway - piano
Calum Gourlay - bass
Jay Davis - drums
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