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With influences ranging from *Joe Henderson* to *Wayne Shorter*, Pine continues to captivate audiences with his unique sound and artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover Courtney Pine's groundbreaking work that showcases his mastery of multiple instruments and his unwavering dedication to pushing jazz into new realms. 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Half of the tracks also feature a string quartet of two violas, violin, and cello.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe music here starts with an original composition \"\u003cem\u003eBlack Water\u003c\/em\u003e\", a gospel-infused piece that sets the tone of the album. Pine's use of the bass clarinet as the lead voice throughout the album brings an alluring earthy flavor to the performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the covers is the Welsh hymn \"\u003cem\u003eAyr Hod Y Nos\u003c\/em\u003e\" (All through the night), a song Pine first sung in school assembly as an 8-year-old at primary pupil. The arrangement came about after he performed at the Brecon Jazz Festival, during which he played a cadenza that incorporated the hymn, which unexpectedly prompted male members of the audience to break out in song. It was then that Pine realized the significance of the song.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOther covers include Irving Berlin's \"\u003cem\u003eWhat'll I Do\u003c\/em\u003e\", Charlie Chaplin's \"\u003cem\u003eSmile\u003c\/em\u003e\", Michel Legrand's \"\u003cem\u003eWindmills Of My Mind\u003c\/em\u003e\", and others, vehicles created for Pine and Rahman to improvise on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe last track, \"\u003cem\u003eYour Majesty\u003c\/em\u003e\", was composed by Pine in dedication to Queen Elizabeth II. In 2000 he received an MBE from the late Queen and during their brief conversation Pine asked if anyone had composed music in her honor recently. 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With Alec Dankworth laying down the bass, Rod Youngs' drumming underpinning the groove, the song also gives the outstanding keyboards of Robert Mitchell space to stretch out - Omar's fantastic vocal performance rides sweetly on top of the dreamy backing vocals of Charleen Hamilton - and of course Courtneys' flowing, imaginative and creative solo perfects this modern version of a much loved classic. \u003ci\u003eRules\u003c\/i\u003e is a brand new, collaborative composition by Courtney \u0026amp; Omar - the punchy drums and bass line patterns hints simultaneously at classic jazz and funkier club-centric sounds. Courtney cooks on tenor saxophone and also the organ - whilst Omar marinades the super catchy melody with that unmistakable voice. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freestyle","offers":[{"title":"7\"","offer_id":50435681943883,"sku":"1016429","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"transition-in-tradition-en-homage-a-sidney-bechet","title":"Transition In Tradition (en Homage A Sidney Bechet)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe CBE-awarded player pays homage to \u003cstrong\u003eSidney Bechet\u003c\/strong\u003e by playing soprano saxophone as well as bass clarinet and alto flute. 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Produced by Michael Cuscuna and released in 1986 on Island Records in the UK, it became the ground zero for the British jazz explosion wave. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album is widely regarded as a landmark recording in the history of British jazz. Pine, a talented saxophonist and composer, had already established himself as a leading figure in the London jazz scene through his work with bands like the Jazz Warriors. The album marked Pine’s first solo outing as a bandleader, and it showcased his unique style of jazz. Featuring a mix of original compositions and covers, including Pine’s take Horace Silver’s “Peace”, Wayne Shorter’s “Dolores” and The Real Thing’s “Children Of The Ghetto”. A rare instance where a cover version supersedes the original, making it it’s own. A haunting tribute to the struggles of black youth in inner-city London. The track features Pine’s saxophone soaring over a driving rhythm section, with lyrics delivered by ex-Supremes singer, Susaye Greene. The album was a critical and commercial success upon its release, earning Pine widespread acclaim and helping to establish him as one of the most innovative and exciting young musicians on the British jazz scene. The album remains a classic of the genre and a testament to Pine’s creative vision and virtuosity as a performer and composer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMastered by Caspar Sutton-Jones at Gearbox Records, London, file transferred to RTM-468 tape on a Studer C-37 and mastered using all-valve Decca equalisation and Telefunken limiters. 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Emerging in the mid-1980s, he was not simply a gifted saxophonist, but a cultural force: a Black British artist who re-centred jazz as a living, contemporary music rooted in Britain’s African-Caribbean communities and in dialogue with reggae, soul, hip hop and sound-system culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis 2CD collection (28 tracks), traces Pine’s formative recording period from the mid-1980s to the late-1990s - years that laid the foundations not only for his own career, but for the wider ecosystem from which today’s UK jazz renaissance has grown. 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